Ottumwa High School - Argus Yearbook (Ottumwa, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1924 volume:

Ol)£ .Argus Volume XVI Published by the (Llass of Nineteen 5went?-four of Ottumwa Dfigt) School Ottumwa. Howa ffan «Said he Sought a wild ideal. %e ejtaic) made answer “it real! l)avjd cJ. brewer Foreword IN PRESENT- ING THIS IQ24 ARGUS ANNUAL THE AIM AND MOST SINCERE WISH OF THE STAFF IS THAT IT BE REPRE- SENTATIVE OF O. H. S. LIFE AND SPIRIT. JUDGE IT BY YOUR OWN STANDARDS OF WHAT A BOOK OF THIS SORT SHOULD BE. BEING LENIENT IN CRITI- CISM FOR WE CONFESS IT HAS DEFECTS. NEVERTHE- LESS IF IT FURNISHES BRIEF ENJOYMENT FOR TODAY AND LASTING PLEASURE FOR TOMORROW, THEN WE WILL FEEL REPAID FOR OUR EARNEST EFFORTS. Dedication TO the Pioneers who subdued the wilderness and developed the fer- tile prairies of Iowa; to their Successors, our Grandparents, who continued their work and founded and established the educational system of Iowa; and to our Parents and the People of Ottumwa generally, whose generosity and desire for our welfare have made possible our magnificent high school building occupied for the first time during our senior year; we, the class of nineteen hundred and twenty-four of the Ottumwa High School, in recognition of our debt to all of them; and as an ex- pression of our esteem and sincere grati- tude. respectfully dedicate this annual. The Staff Editor-in-Chief—Helen Heindel Assistant Editor—Dorothy Lewis Business Manager—Linus Niemeyer Assistant Business Manager—Frank Pollard Circulation Manager -Ralph Adamson Advertising Manager—Joe Miller EDITORIAL STAFF Faculty—Dorothy McElroy Organizations—Ramona Evans Boys' Athletics—Charles Field Girls' Athletics—Grace Irwin Forensic—Maxine Wiegand Snapshots—Helen Dean Locke Jokes—Betty McGraw COMMITTEES Senior Clifford Pendercraft Rosamond F'iedler JaneHengen Jack Harris Junior Vera McElroy Orlee Spilman Ralph Ramsey Sophomore Wallace Harder Marion Gilmore Oakley Cheever Freshmen Verna Law Samuel Mahon ART STAFF Editor—Frances Hardie Assistants Hazel Grimsley, Bernice Clabby. Winnie Mahaffey, Dorothy Meagher John Murray, George Shane, Jack Huey, Wayne Barger ADVERTISING STAFF Ruth Lowe, Vera Sterner, Marthanna Baker, John Webber Philip Hoffman, Robert Ferguson, John Murray TYPISTS Betty Keyhoe Lillian Swanson Mildred Johnson FACULTY ADVISERS Miss Mary Heindel Mr. M. D. Edwards Miss Hazel Sturtevant THE Staff realizes that this Annual has been made possible only 1 by the consistent help of any number of persons whose names do not appear here. We take this opportunity to thank them for the aid so willingly given. CONTENTS oe DIVISION I Scenes DIVISION II Faculty DIVISION III Classes DIVISION IV Activities DIVISION V Athletics DIVISION VI Jokes Ads OUR high school is one of the most admired and up- to-date buldings in the city. Constructed at an enormous cost, with a maximum of thdught and labor, it will always stand as a monument to those pioneers w hose dreams and ideals made it possible. r.-ih� u A LL work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. The swimming pool has proven to be one of the most popular places in the building. A great num- ber of students have learned to regard swimming as an art as well as a pastime. SOME splendid work has been done in the mechani- cal drawing department. The equipment is of the finest and many boys have found here some undis- covered talent. 0 M 0S « « $ n � � � � PRINTING is a new branch of work for us and we have found it most interesting. Posters, tick- ets, and programs of all sorts have been successfully handled here. ««««reran mi� � � - 4ua ■«« _ «Hafr� ----- («««ffl « THESE arc the guardians of our books. Our library will do credit to any in the state, and our libar- ians to any in the United States. � � � � � ♦ira?- AN always popular place—those of us who meet here every noon and those who come only on snowy or rainy days won’t soon forget Gus’ cheery What next? BP� � � � � «««U-g SOME of our happiest moments have been spent here. We will never forget the nights when every fellow on the team gave his best to O. H. S. and every fellow on the sidelines backed him with heart and soul. utcmxnt —----------—-■ ------------ HHIHE li; i THE auditorium is truly the most beautiful room in the building. It is the place where we forget all about our studies for a few minutes and take part in the generation of pep or listen to some able speaker or musician. The room is to us what a chapel is to a college. Ic I ALTHOUGH this is the first year Mr. Hannum has been with us, we have learned to love and respect him. He has had a very difficult place to fill because of the great amount of work necessary upon entering into a new building. He has organized the school most successfully and has added some new features which have worked out splendidly. The Seniors are glad to have had a year under his guidance. Mr. Hannum is a graduate of Iowa University and has had some work at the University of Columbia. «««««an n � � yy__ir ♦ilaf muum Mr. Frank Douma. B. A. Hope College. Holland. Michigan. Assistant Principal. Geometry. “He could distinguish and divide A hair, twixt south and southwest side.” Miss Edna Huston. B. A. Carthage College; Iowa State University. English Literature and American Literature. She possesses that God given grace to sec the beautiful in all of mankind.” Mrs. Charlotte Frank. B. A. University of Wisconsin. English Literature. English. Junior Adviser, Girls' Adviser. She holds in fullest measure the gift of understanding. Miss Ci.ara B. Enoch, B. A. Lake Forest College; University of Iowa. American Literature and English. Senior Class Adviser. What shall we say of her? Mr. Adoi.ph Johnson. B. A. Lake Forest; University of Chicago; Iowa State University. Commercial English and English. Debate. Swimming. Extemporaneous Speaking. Foot- ball Assistant. Declamatory Assistant. “He was in logic a great critic.” Miss Mary Hkindkl. B. A. Grinncll College. English and Journalism. Argus News. Argus Annual. Infinite riches in a little room.” Miss Marik Schick, B. A. Iowa Wesleyan, Mt. Pleasant. English Literature. English. Hers can't be wrong whose life is in the right. Miss Dorothy Batkman. B. A.. B. O. Cornell College, Mt. Vernon. Iowa. Public Speaking. English. Declamatory. Dramatic Club. A very capable critic—a large part of our Dramatic Club success this year is due to her. nHHEHH-35; Miss La Vkdk Bremer. B. A. Park College. Kansas City; Boulder University. Boulder, Colorado. English and Commercial Civics. Freshmen Class Adviser. Her looks do argue her replete with modesty.” Miss Sadie Caixbn. B. S. Iowa Wesleyan. Mt. Pleasant. Grammar and English. Hi Tri Committee. Earth‘s noblest thing - a woman perfected. Miss Ei.i.a Louise Stkin. B. A. Drake University. English. In every gesture—grace and dignity.' Miss Rose Mii.i.kr. B. A. Iowa State Teachers' College. Cedar Falls. Geometry and Advanced Algebra. Student Council. Her interest and good judgement have been great factors in making the Council such a success. Miss Elizabeth Davis, B. A. Iowa State College. Ames; Grinnell; University of Cali- fornia. Algebra. Hi Tri. She who is honest is noble.” Miss La Rue Sowkrs. B. S. Rockford College; Iowa Wesleyan. Mt. Pleasant; North- western. Algebra. Hi Tri Committee. Life lives only in success. Miss Ethel Shannon. B. A. ani� M. A. Morningsidc College; State University of Iowa. Geometry. Advanced Arithmetic. Infinite knowledge and abounding wisdom.' Miss Rebecca Armstrong. B. A. I akc Forest University. Algebra and Geometry. Sophomore Class Adviser. A friendly word to all who pass her way. « « «««! U m+. ni� � � � :� sea Miss Ola Huston. B. A.. M. A. Carthage College. University of Illinois; University of Iowa University of Chicago. History. None speak of her but to praise.” Miss Estelle Jeffrey. B. A. Monmouth College; University of Chicago. Civics and Ancient History. Charms strike the sight but merit wins the soul. Miss Lois King. B. A. Grinnell College. U. S. History. To say the best of her is not sufficient. Miss Vksta Irene Gallanar. B. A. Iowa State Teachers' College. Cedar Falls. U. S. History and Community Civics. The best comes in small packages.' Mr. Maxwell Edwards. B. A. Cornell College. Mt. Vernon, Iowa; Simpson College. In dianola. Iowa. Medieval History. Civics and American Literature. Torch Society. Argus Annual Assistant. How does it feel to be only the lesser half? Miss Agnes Kitti.kson. B. A. Rockford College; Iowa University. Commercial Civics and Physical Geography She is of the sweetest and the fairest.” Mrs. Grace Aston Ancient and U. S. History. Could swell the soul to rage or kindle soft desire. Mr. T. Arlando Baldwin, B. A. Cornell College, Mt. Vernon. Iowa. Economics and Commercial Geography. Boys’ Glee Club. Orchestra. Band. Hi Y. One may smile, and smile, and be a villain. 3BUaE «««««an Miss Mildred Graham. 13. A. Washburn College, Topeka. Kansas; Grinncll College. French. French Club. Hi Tri Committee. Patience is a plant not known in all gardens. Miss Irene Miller. 13. S. Brown University; Kansas City Junior College; Central College for Women. Spanish. Spanish Club. As kind and good as she is fair. Mr. Harold Crkk. B. S. Drake University; Iowa State College. Ames. Chemistry and General Science. “His nature is noble for this world. Miss Gertrude Downs. B. A. Parsons College. Fairfield. Biology. “Reproof on her lips, but a smile within her eyes. Mr. C. E. Alton. B. S. Western Illinois State Teachers’ College; University of Chicago. Physics. Radio Club. Knowledge—the wing wherewith we fly to Heaven. Mr. James Avery Bbli . B. A. Maryville College; University of Wyoming; U. S. School of Military Aeronautics. Physics. Our Liberty Bell.” Miss Marik Porter, B. A. Grinncll College; Columbia University. Latin. Latin Club. ’Tis nobleness to serve. Miss Teresa Alys Nyk. B. A. Penn College. Oskaloosa; Iowa State University. Latin and English. Latin Club. In virtues nothing earthly could surpass her. «(««««I J ------ «{ Mr. Jamks W. Reed, B. S. A. Iowa State College. Ames. Agriculture and General Science. He is of a very pleasing disposition. Miss Louisa Van Dyke, B. A. Butler College. University of Michigan; University of Iowa. Psychology. Rural Education. Methods. School Management. Normal Training Club. Heart and soul in her work. Miss Bertha Tindal Bethany College. Lindsborg. Kansas; Gregg Normal School. Chicago. Typewriting, Shorthand. She gives her best to O. H. S. Miss Irma Kerns. B. A. Iowa U niversity. Typewriting. Bookkeeping. Commercial Arithmetic. Hi Tri Committee. One of the reasons for the popularity of type- writing. Mr. Edward Tikde. B. S. Iowa Wesleyan. Mt. Pleasant; Iowa University. Bookkeeping. Commercial Arithmetic. Algebra. Assistant Athletic Coach. “I would make -eason my guide. Mr. Sidney Couch. B. A. Iowa State University. Commercial Law and Bookkeeping. Pep Club. Junior Hi Y. ' Tis said he has broken many a fair heart. Miss Ei.eanor Pearson. B. S. Iowa State College. Ames. Sewing. Home Economics Club. Patience and to spare. Miss Nona Jordan, B. A. and B. S. Drake University. Physiology and Sewing. Home Economics Club. Silence is the perfect herald of joy. I BE Si □b� � � - - ZZZ « € Miss Clark Kasisciikk. B. S. Iowa State College. Ames; Colorado State College. Cooking. Home Economics Club. Since Eve ate the apple much depends on dinner. Mr. Earl L. Caves Ripon College. Ripon, Wisconsin; Stout Institute. Printing and Electricity. Beware the fury of a patient man. Mr. Frank Kbnnok. B. E. Iowa University. Manual Training. Shop Work. His silence bears deep thought.” Mr. Glenn H. Osuornk Iowa State University. Manual Training. Advanced Wood Work and Mechan- ical Drawing. When he speaks the very air is still. Mrs. Metta Archer. B. A. and M. A. Western College for Women. Oxford. Ohio; University of Illinois. So sweet, so gentle, so kind. Miss Clkva Carson Tabor College. Tabor Conservatory. Obcrlin Conservatory. Supervisor of Music. All Girls’ Glee Clubs. Chorus. What makes the heart so light as music? ' Miss Hazkl Sturtkvant University of Wisconsin; Academy of Fine Arts. Chicago. Drawing. Nofmal Training Drawing. Art Club. She moves a goddess; she looks a queen. Mr. George Yount Gymnasium. Athletic Coach. Much credit is due Coach Yount for his untiring efforts in making Ottumwa High School’s banner teams. n m tj. ■� � � ¥ ««« «« a if� � � � � . -H1L.1 E E Miss Laura Maude Norris Iowa State Teachers' College. Physical Education. O Club. A real inspiration for girls who try to keep themselves physically fit. Miss Irene Connoran. B. A. Simpson College. Indianola; Francis Shimer School for Girls. Mt. Carroll, illinois; University of Wisconsin; Lombard College, Galesburg. Physical Education. Swimming. Shark Club, O Club. Pleasure and action make the hours seem short. Miss Clara Springer O. H. S. The cheerful guardian of the records. Miss Mildred Jones O. H. S. Her sunny smile relieves the Freshmen of their fear. Mr. V. A. Helfbnstibn. B. S. in S. S. Des Moines College; State University of Iowa. Commercial Arithmetic and Commercial Geography. Political Geography and Psychology. A prince there was.” Mr. J. A. Mowers Stout Institute. Menomanic. Wisconsin. Printing and Electricity. A shiek to be sure. Mr. Louis Kilzkr. B. A. Nebraska State Normal College; Parson’s College. Fairfield. Algebra. “A gentleman and a scholar.” ' - «+IQ «€ «« a 3 ARTHUR. HICKEY By Jove P2.Q £2R- . +1-JH� €«€€ €€ Cfir [ � � � « - ---■ (((((� «« Senior Class Statistics OFFICERS President—Hubert Wilcox Vice-president -Rayner I Iarper Secretary—Kennett Smith Treasurer—Ralph Adamson Historian—Hazel Hervey PARTICIPANTS IN COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Valedictorian—Helen Heindel Salutalarian—Samuel Bookin Chosen by Class—Robert Kreiner Chosen by Faculty—Ralph Adamson Reading—Betty McGraw Vocal Solo—Norma Bush Violin Solo—Ovid Lewis Vocal Solo—Clair Stockberger EMBLEMS Flower—Sunburst Rose Colors—Rose and Silver Motto: Build for character and not for fame. YELL Hippity! Hoppity! Zippity! Zoom! Bingity! Bangity! Bingity! Boom' We are coming! Hear us roar! Nineteen hundred and twenty-four! Baccalaureate Sermon—June i. Commencement Exercises—June 5. Junior-Senior Reception—May iq 3BT1 � � � � ---- ««« « ifc L M F ii |,i � � K « «« Class Song Come Ottumwa High School Students All praise give forth; Sacred memories will attend thee All down life's course. Praise the class of pep and ginger And in every sport the winner Never late to class or dinner All praise give forth. Faculty we know you'll miss us Our teachers dear For our place there'll none be filling Class of '24. In the class our minds were working Though some others might he shirking Now for life and duty hoping AU through this life. Fare you well, friendly Juniors of 0. 7. S.. We hate to leave to you problems For at answers you guess Now the wits of the school are leaving And your chests with tears are heaving And the loss you must be grieving Of Senior Friends. —Words by Icel Marts, '24 To the tune of All Through the Night. � t 9 i a ICBE ««. -« ««I U f t� � � � £fc i M n 89 J k r S s' f K , vj J Hubert Wilcox Glee Club 1; Hi Y 3-4; Football 3-4; Track 1-2-3-4; Cross Country 3-4; Wrestling 2-3-4; Pep Club 3-4, President 4; Class President 4. Skeet’s versatility is demonstrated by his pedigree, his popularity by his friends, his athletic ability by his re- wards. He is bound for success in what- ever he undertakes. Rayner Harper Junior Hi Y 2, President 2; Hi Y 3-4, Sec. 4; Torch 3-4, President 4; Class Vice President 3-4; Student Council 3-4; Argus News 3; French Club 3-4; Dramatic Club 4; Librarian 4; Basket Ball 4. Raycnr, our collar ad, has been very prominent in all activities. He has a special fondness for good grades. Ken nett Smith Pep Clu 2-3-4; Treas. 4; Boys’ Glee Club 4; Argus News 4; Class Secretary 4. Kcnnett is a mighty reliable fellow, but you never hear him say a word about himself or his accomplishments. Ralph Adamson Football 3-4; Wrestling 2-3-4, Captain 4; All State 3; Student Council 4; Hi Y 4; Pep Club 4: School Court 4; Argus Annual 4; Class Treasur- er 4. We are proud of Chuck. His four years here have been spent in the true O. H. S. spirit and we wish him much success. Hazel Hervey Glee Club 1-2, President 2; Class Treasurer 1; Class Secretary 2; Clio 1-2, President 2; Pep Club 3-4; French Club 2-3; Dramatic Club 2-3-4; Student Council 3, Secretary 3; Declamatory Contest 3: School Court 4; Librarian 2; Class Historian 4. We shall remember Hazel as our little orator. Her work in school activities has made her a credit to the 24’s. [ m in' MUHHIT-- ' IBg' 1� � � � Harold Abernathy Junior High Glee Club 1; Opera Chorus 3-4; Hi Y 3-4; Dramatic Club 4; Argus News 4. Harold is a good pal and student. One who is popular with both boys and girl . Frances Alexander Frances, always a loyal booster for O. H. S., leaves a record of faithful service behind her. Natalie Alexi k Clio 1-2; Philo 3; Second Girls' Glee Club 2; Opera Chorus 4; Hi Tri 3. Natalie is one of the hardest workers for 0. H. S. Whatever she undertakes to accomplish will be accomplished. Thelma Allman A quiet, unobtrusive girl is Thelma, but when people discover her they will find her winsome ways much to their liking. Vera Anthony Glee Club 1; Girls' Reserve 1-2; Hi Tri 3. Sincere in all she does, Vera is a worthy classmate. f Wm .a. « f I y m « «««« i � � � � HMn� Corinne Bailey Clio 1-2; Chorus 1; Second Girls' Glee Club 2; French Club 2-3-4; Spanish Club 4; Latin Club 4; Pcp Club 4; Girls' Basket Ball 3. Corinne is the girl with big blue eyes and curly hair. Such a cheerful, sym- pathetic, helpful good sport is this little girl that we can’t help loving her. Lillian Baker Pianist for Glee Clubs and Opera Chorus 1-2-3-4; Second Girls' Glee Club 2; First Girls’ 3-4. Judging by what we have heard of Lillian’s playing she will certainly be famous in the musical world some day. Marthanna Baker Dramatic Club 3-4; Annual 4; Argus News 4; Pep Club 3-4; French Club 2-3. Have you seen Marthanna dance? She is as successful in her school work as in her dancing. Her devoted friends in O. H. S. will never forget her. Milo Bar mash A very effective debater in class is this dark-haired young gentleman. The world envies your line of talk, Milo. Sam Barmash No one can get ahead of Sam, he's too quick. Oh that all would-be scholars had his ability. WWMMWWMIa � � � � � ------------ :: Ruth Baum Clio 1-2; Chorus 1; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2; Pep Club 3-4; (). H. S. Basket Ball 1-2-3, Cap- tain 3: Southeastern Champions 3; Captain Inter-Class Basket Ball 4; () Club 4. President 4; Shark Club 4. Ruth, as you can see by her list of activities is an all-around athletic girl, a good sport and a warm friend. Mildred Bennett Completed Course in 3 x i years. Spanish Club 2-3-4; French Club 4: Hi Tri 3-4; Philo 3; Third Girls’ Glee Club 2; Second Girls' 3: Opera Chorus 4. Here’s to our Math, shark. Mildred is a loval student of O. H. S. i M Everett Bihh Basket Ball 3; Football 3-4; Glee Club 1; Or- chestra 1 -2-3-4; Band 1-2-3-4. Everett and his horn are a large factor in the success of the band. hat will they do without him at the games next semester? Clara Binks Clio 1-2; Basket Ball 1-2; Spanish Club 2-3; Philo 3; Hi Tri 3-4; Argus News 4. Clara is our blackeyed Susan, whose cheerful manner and peppy ways will be missed next year. Milford Bird Some one said, ‘‘Here is a friend 1 can depend on. He was evidently think- ing of Milford when he said it. i� � � � s W«C«TT1 31 Norma Blish O. H. S. 1; Central High, Minneapolis 2-3; Art Institute, Chicago 4; O. H. S. 5; Basket Ball 1: Glee Club 1-4; Dramatic Club 5; Pep Club 5; Treasurer 5; French Club 5; Opera Chorus 5. If we had eleven more like her we’d have a dozen stars. What more need be said? Samuel Bookin Class Treasurer 1; Student Council 2; Torch 4; Salutatorian. Sam is very quiet, but he seems inter- esting. We wish we might have known him better. Berxadine Bowne Librarian 2-3; Pep Club 4; French Club 4; Dramatic Club 4. Valuable gifts are often wrapped in small packages. Bernadine is one of the smallest girls in our class. We think she’s a valuable gift, too. Thelma Bright Librarian 1-2; Glee Club 1-2-3; Hi Tri 2-3-4, Treasurer 3-4. Thelma is a quiet girl but in spite of her demureness she has a smile for all. Milford Brody They say he was fast in the game called basket ball; yea, fast as the wind. y •m - 1 ' Air? ♦in t 1 Emerson 13 kooks High School, Columbia, Missouri 1-2; Boys’ Glee Club v?-4; Opera Chorus 3; Hi Y 3-4; Student Council 4, President 4. Emerson is a true gentleman; kind, pleasant, thoughtful, and considerate of all. We like him. Mary Louise Brown Clio 1; Librarian 2; French Club 2-3; Pep Club 3-4; Argus News 4. Vivacious, smiling, and friendly is Mary Louise. No laugh so gay, no heart so true! Lester Butler Les vies with Rayner in his position as an Arrow Collar ad, a real '24, and a loyal O. H. S. Booster. Cecil Canfield Track 3-4; Basket Hall 4. Who dares say but that he will be a brilliant physicist some day; one who knows every law of motion? Esther Cary Clio 2: Spanish Club 2-3; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2-3: First Girls’ Glee Club 4; Opera Chorus 4: Hi Tri 3-4, President 4. Indeed small things arc often very pow- erful, for instance; a match. Esther isn’t a match, but she surely lights up the hearts of her crowds of friends. i K 1 y 1 ill ' Paul Celania Junior High Glee Club 1; Football 1-3. We have always been lucky to have Paul on the “Eats committee for our various elass parties—just as lucky to have him in our class. Ceora Chance Chorus 1; Clio 1-2; Normal Training Club 3-4; Hi Tri 3-4. Ceora is a good-natured loyal ’24. We know from her record here that she will have a worth-while life. Viola Carr First Girls' Glee Club 4; Second Girls’ 2-3; Third Girls’ 1; Orchestra 2. Ottumwa High will lose a good singer when Viola leaves. We hope she will sing her way into other hearts as she has into ours. Don Cecconi Class Track 2; O. H. S. Track 3-4; Basket Ball 4. Once ujx n a time—but why all the introduction? It's Don, our red-haired track and basket ball star Florence Carlson Second Girls' Glee Club 1-2; First Girls’ 3-4; Spanish Club 2: Basket Ball 1-2; Normal Train- ing Club 3-4; Hi Tri 3-4; Opera Chorus 4; Outing Club 4. Florence proves that all good '24's don’t come from the north side. She is one of our south side athletes. Lucille Clair Spanish Club 2; Opera Chorus 4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; First Girls’ Glee Club 2-3-4; Normal Training Club 3-4, President 3; Hi Tri 2-3-4. Lucille, herself, is as sweet and pretty as her voice—and that’s saying a lot. Edwin Clark Edwin never makes much of a distur- bance but he’ll get there just the same. Irene Clossen Packwood High School 1-2; Spanish Club 4. Since she has so little to say, we in turn must follow. Big talk does not make big people. Kenneth Coate Spanish Club 3; Wrestling 3; Glee Club 1-4. Kenneth is one of our enthusiastic radio fans. “There’s music in the air” seems to cast its influence over him. Bessie Coffman Bessie is a star in Miss Carson’s glee clubs and choruses. She always finds time to help a friend, even with English Literature. � � � � BHf+ DWllWl . Orville Coffman Coffey is one of our peppiest. He al- ways lends a hand and generally throws in a joke. We feel his ability in track and basket ball should be mentioned. Robert Cornelison Completed course in 3 years. Hi Y 3. Junior Hi Y 1-2; Robert does not operate a publicity bureau. He does not need it. He has many friends as is to be expected, and his pleasant ways make him a popular fellow. Roger Cornelison Basket Ball 2-3-4; Hi Y 4; Missouri Military Academy 2; Wrestling 3; Track 1-2-4. Although he didn’t always get to play on the first team, Hodge was there when he was wanted and always gave his best for O. H. S. Genevieve Crady “As fair as the fairest, should be your motto, Genevicve-although it is known that you arc too modest to admit it. John Davies Radio Club 2-3-4; Spanish Club 3; Swimming Team 4. XYZ tells us that John is a real radio bug.” May his success in life be as great as his achievements toward science. Mildred Davis This light bobbed haired butterfly with a smile and a joke keeps her little world whirling among the planets of 0. H. S. Hazel Dawson Normal Training Club 3-4; Girls’ Chorus 1; Second Girls’ 2-3; Spanish Club 2-3, Treasurer 3; Hi Tri 3; Outing Club 4. Hazel is persistent and earnest in all she attempts. We are sure she will meet with success in life. LeRoy Denepe Orchestra 1; Debate 3-4. In debating Le Roy is one of our stars. Lucky is the school to which he goes next year, especially if he goes in for debate. Cullen Denny Spanish Club 2-3. Cullen is going to be an architect. If you want to be sure of a good job when you build your house apply to him, for he is thorough in all he does. Wilbur Dimmitt We hope Wilbur has enjoyed his days at O. 11. S. as much as we have enjoyed having him for a classmate. Alice Dornsipe Clio 1-2; Philo 3; Glee Club 3; Opera Chorus 4; Hi Tri 4; Librarian 3-4. “Doesn’t she have curly hair and spark- ling eyes?” exclaim those who don’t know her, while Alice's friends unani- mously declare that she’s a peach of a girl. Janet Dowden Second Girls' Glee Club 1; First Girls’ 2-3-4; Normal Training Club 2-3-4; Art Club 4. Janet, our peppy, artistic school-mate, will long be remembered by all. Arden Edwards Glee Club 1-2; Opera Chorus 4. We think Arden's voice will be his fortune. He is one of the finest singers O. H. S. has. D O R OT H Y El GEN.M A N N Girls’ Basketball 1; Ukulele Club 1; Clio 1-2; Glee Club 1-2; Opera Chorus 3-4; French Club 2-3; Hi Tri 4; Orchestra 1-2-3-4. What arc those sweet sounds? Indeed, there’s music in the air—it’s Dorothy playing her violin. Mildred Eigbkmann Third Girls’ Glee Club 1; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2; First Girls’ 3-4: Hi Tri 4; French Club 3; Opera Chorus 3-4; Clio 1-2. A violet by the mossy stone is Mildred. She does not seek for publicity, but her friends know her well ami arc glad of it. sir i figjggg aim� � � Clyde Elder Clyde has an aim to get somewhere in life. You can tell that by his eyes can’t you? He would be popular with the ladies and successful with his life. Here’s luck to him. Hazel Ellis Clio 1-2; Philo 3; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2; Opera Chorus 3-4; Orchestra 1-2-4. An active participant in musical affairs, a girl of true ability and a sincere friend; these gifts belong to Hazel. Mary Lucille Emery Clio 1-2; Chorus 1; Second Girls' Glee Club 2; French Club 2-3-4; Spanish Club 4; Girls' Basket Ball 3; Pep Club 4. Mary L. is the pretty girl whose smile is an everlasting joy. She leaves a host of friends at O. H. S. Ramona Evans Third Girls' Glee Club 2; Girls’ Reserves 1-2; Hi Tri 3; Argus News 4; Annual 4; French Club 3-4, President 4; Dramatic Club 4; Pep Club 4; Opera Chorus 3-4; Librarian 4; Torch 4. Ramona is our sweet little lady with a bright smile. She is always Johnny-on- the-spot for having a good time and a lot of fun. Roijert Fair Junior Hi Y 1-2; Hi Y 4; Basketball 4; Band 4; Orchestra 4. Among the popular fellows of 0. H. S. Bob holds a prominent position. If he can smile his way through life as he has through O. H. S., there will be a rich reward at the end. % Joe Ferguson Junior High Glee Club 1; Basketball 1-2-.?; Class Basket Ball 1-2-3; Football 2-3-4. Joe, that handsome chap, is well-known and thought of by all O. H. S. students. Besides being a football and basketball shark, he is quite successful as a shick. Rosamond Fiedler Clio 1; Librarian 2; Argus News 3; Annual 4; Torch 3-4, Vice President 4; French Club 2-3-4; Pep Club 3-4. Rosy is always ready with a piece of wit on the end of her tongue; she keeps those about her in uproarious laughter, and she can dance too. Charles Field Marengo High School 1; Dramatic Club 2-3-4; Opera Chorus 3-4; Orchestra 2-3-4; Band 2-3-4; Football 3-4; Glee Club 4; Junior Hi Y 2; Hi Y 3-4; Annual 4; Torch 4. Chuck with his merry laugh is our daily “blue cure. School won't seem the same without him. Mary Elizabeth Field Chorus 1: Clio 1; French Club 2-3; Philo 3; Hi-Tri 3-4; Opera Chorus 4. Elizabeth is one of those happy sweet blondes whose many virtues give her a place in the friendship of all. Frances Flaherty Chorus 1; Second Girls' Glee Club 3; Opera Chorus 3-4; French Club 3-4; Hi Tri 4. Frances is that demure girl with the pleasant voice which is never wasted. Walter Forsythe Football 4; Wrestling 4; Track 2-4; Argus News 4. And what of Walter? Well, just ask somebody who had to play against him. anti you'll discover that he is as persis- tent as he looks. Everett Foxx Although he is not so well known Ever- ett has been one of our best-liked class- men. He is a strong supporter of the old adage which goes Be seen and not heard.” Lee Franklin Wrestling 3-4; All state Champion 3; Football 4; Hi Y 4; Torch 4. We arc proud of Lee for several reasons; one is his wonderful ability as a wrestler. Elmer Freed A good fellow, well liked, and always willing to do his share. Virginia Fullmer Clio 1-2, Secretary 2; French Club 2-3; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2, President 2; Opera Chorus 3-4; Argus News 4; Dramatic Club 2-3-4. Demure and sweet—two of woman’s fairest qualities—and Virginia possesses both. %� � � � � «II — IWWJJm L Mary Louise Gage Glee Club 1; Philo 3; Hi Tri 2-3-4. Mary Louise is a good pal and friend, always ready to do a good turn for anyone. Delta Galpin Junior High Glee Club 1; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2; Girls’ Reserve 1-2; Hi Tri 3; Spanish Club 2-3. Quiet and unobtrusive, Delta has con- cealed her fine qualities under a dignified exterior. Lester Gardner Our best way to describe this fellow is to say that he is one of the real students that made up the class of '24. Alice Gharrktt Girls’ Reserves 1-2; Hi Tri 3. Those of us who know Alice know that, throughout her four years here she has been amiable, ever ready to help and a sincere friend. Gladys Giltner Completed course in 3 Yi years. Glee Club 1-2-3; Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Hi TTri 3; French Club 4. We don’t see how the orchestra wil get along without Gladys. They will have a long search to find her equal. g[ � � � A� . . == iQag---------— SfLWt Marvin Gookin Class Track 1-2; O. H. S. Track 1-2-3; Class Basketball 1-2; O. H. S. Basketball 1-2-3-4; Football 1-2-3-4. Marvin is a versatile athlete, having gone out for three sports; football, bas- ketball and track. We expect to hear more of him, especially in the athletic line. Edith Goudy Basket Ball 1; Chorus 1-2; Second Girls’ Glee Club 3-4: Opera Chorus 4; Hi Tri 4; Normal Training Club 3-4, Secretary 4. Edith’s ultimate ambition is to be a teacher in a school of forty children. If they appreciate her as we have, she will not be a teacher in vain. Helen Graham Clio 1-2; Glee Club 2; Librarian 2-3; French Club 3-4. Quiet and persevering, Helen always shows up well at exam time. We wish her success. Abraham G r e e nberg Abraham has furnished much amuse- ment for us in our class rooms. May he enjoy himself in later life as he has in O. H. S. w • . I' V Katherine Greenman Lake View High School, Chicago 1-2; Hi Tri 3; French Club 3-4; Latin Club 4. A French and Latin shark is Katherine, but she also has rare ability in every • line. ■ . ■ «mfj iwwjAM. — I !� � � ! Helen‘Grey Harlowton, Montana High School 1; East Moline High School 2; Third Girls’ Glee Club 3: Hi Tri 3; Opera Chorus 4; Basket Ball 4. Helen has attended three high schools. We are glad she decided to be with us her last two years. Edward Grier Spanish Club 2; Radio Club 2-3. Ed carries a permanent smile on his face, wherever Ed goes the smile goes. O. H. S. will miss you both, Ed. Leo Griffin Leo has not been with us as long as some but his services to O. H. S. are recognized through his loyal support and good fellowship. Nellie Criffoibn Eddyvillc High School 1-2: Normal Training Club 3-4; Outing Club 4. Nellie has only been here two years, but we hope that she has learned to like us in that t ime, as well as we like her. Hazel Grimsley Girls’ Reserves 2; Hi Tri 3-4; Philo 3; Glee Club 1; Argus News 3; Art Club 4; Opera Chorus 4; Normal Training Club 3-4; Dramatic Club 4; Argus Annual 4. Do you want something done artistical- ly? Ask Hazel. She can add a clever touch to the most prosaic work; and is the kind of girl one likes to ask to do things as she is so willing. � � � � � € ««EEg Rozblla Hamilton Bloomfield High School 1-2; Normal Training Club 3-4. Although Rozella has not been with us as long as others have, we feel we might claim her as our own. She is an N. T. C. girl of great ability. Calla Hand A girl of cheerful yesterdays and pro- mising tomorrows. Helen Hand Librarian 1; Clio 2; Spanish Club 3; Third Girls’ Glee Club 2: Second Girls’ 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Opera Chorus 3: Outing Club 4. When Helen leaves (). H. S. her friends will miss a jolly good pal. She is full of fun, and brings sunshine wherever she goes. Frances Hardie Girls' Chorus 1: Librarian 2-3; Radio Club 2-3 Second Girls’ Glee Club 2: Opera Chorus 3-4 Argus Annual 4; Art Club 4; French Club 3 Hi Tri 4: Torch 4. We all know Fran will be a success, and we believe that she will bring fame to O. H. S. Dorothy Harmon Junior High School Glee Club 1; Clio 1: French Club 3-4. Sincere and deeply thoughtful is this friend of ours. ce Helen Hein dei. Chorus 1; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2; Opera Chorus 3; First Girls’ 4: Argus News 1-3-4. Editor-in-chief 3; French Club 4; Torch 3-4, Secretary 4: Dramatic Club 4; Student Council 4; Pep Club 4; Librarian 4; Argus Annual 4; Editor-in-chief 4; Valedictorian 4. Helen is brimful of pep, always ready for a good time, and yet is as excellent a student as 0. H. S. could wish for. Jack Harris Class President 3: Student Council 3-4, President 4; Dramatic Club 2-3-4, Vice President 3; French Club 3-4, Vice President 4; Pep Club 3-4; Argus News 3-4; Business Manager 3; Annual 4; Debate 3; Football 3-4; Track 2-3-4; Junior Hi Y 2; Hi Y 3-4; Torch 4. Jack is one of those favored persons with a natural Irwin Cobb flow of wit which always makes him the life of any crowd. But he also has a brain which is a regular encyclopedia of miscellaneous know- ledge. Betty Haw Argus Annual 1; Girls’ Chorus 1; Clio 1-2; Class Historian 3; Librarian 2-3; French Class 2-3; Student Council 3; Pep Club 3-4; Argus News 4. We promise not to forget Betty’s spark- ling brown eyes and merry giggle—a school booster and a good student. Harry Healey If you see a group of happy laughing people in the hall, Chris is bound to be among them. He has a pleasing per- sonality; everyone thinks the world of him. Jane Hengen Art Club 4; Latin Club 4; Third Girls’ Glee Club 2; Hi Tri 4. ()pcra Chorus 4; Argus Annual 4; Just Jane Hengen, that’s all the eulogy she needs or cares for. Entering whole- heartedly into everything she under- takes she has made herself an essential factor injthe success of the '24’s. in f� � � 3 «««««a Bernard Henson Football 2-3-4; Debate 2-3-4; Basketball 2-3. And as he spoke, his words beat down the mighty defenses of his opponents and of course the judges decided in our favor. Bernard’s verbalistic ability is one of O. H. S.’s greatest assets. Mabel Hill Girls' Declamatory 2-3; Normal Training Club 2-3-4. President 4. Mabel is one of those substantial girls on whom you can depend to do any- thing and do it well. She is sure to be a fine teacher. Minnie Howells Girls’ Chorus 1; Clio 1-2; Second Girls' Glee Club 2; First Girls’ 3-4; Opera Chorus 3-4. One, if not the greatest asset O. H. S. has, is her pretty girls. We dare to class Minnie among them. Beware her smiles. Irene Huston Chorus 1; Clio 1-2; Spanish Club 1-2-3-4; Philo 3. Actions tell what words do not, in the case of Irene. Grace Irwin Clio 1; Spanish Club 2; Class Basketball 1-2-3-4; (). H. S. Basketball 1-2-3-4; Southern Iowa Champions 3; () Club 4; Shark Club 4; Second Assistant in Swimming 4; Outing Club 4; Argus Annual 4. Grace is a good scout, an all around athletic girl, the sort you can depend on to do everything as it should be done. EiSBBS i.i+ ««««re 1� � � � � . ♦IT3BP= - umuifft Reynold Jepson When the ’24’s leave, 0. H. S. will lose a fine student, as Reynold excclls in his studies and is the kind of boy of whom a school is always proud. Harold Johnson Among the members that lent their presence to make the class of '24 the peppiest in the high school is Harold. His hobby is civics. Mildred Johnson Argus Annual 4; Second Girls' Glee Club 2; Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 3; Girls’ Rcscrv 2. There are other things in life at O. H. S. besides books. If you should talk to Mildred you would wonder where she finds time to study about all of them, but she docs. Paul Johnson Football 4; Wrestling 4. Paul is another of our good looking friends. We are proud of him. Lloyd Kalen Lloyd is just an ordinary boy, a good friend and pal. Nothing but good can be said of him. as.- iaE [� � � � ..... - ««.(ms Jeanette Kearns French Club 2; Second Girls' Glee Club 2; Mixed Chorus 3; Opera Chorus 4; Normal Training Club 3-4. We certainly arc envious of the person who will be lucky enough to employ Jeanette. She will make a splendid teacher. Mary Keefe Everyone knows this mischievous ray of sunshine. Her cheery laugh will be missed by all. Ruth Kelsey Some day, some one will say, “There is Miss Kelsey. Why she’s one of the best known teachers in our part of the state.” Ruth has been one of Miss Van Dyke’s best for three years now. Elizabeth Keyhoe French Club 3-4; Argus News 1-2-4; Annual 1-2-3-4; Pep Club 3-4. A little bit of sunshine, a valuable friend, a persistent student—what more could be said about Betty? Frederick Kidd Glee Club 1; Junior Hi Y 2. Freddie’s size doesn’t indicate his ability to make himself and others enjoy life. ' nOBBEEBB « « « 8 James Kirkpatrick James is not so well known, but he is a mighty fine boy arid is sure to make a success of himself. Dorothy Klim; Class Basketball 1-2-3-4; O Club 4; Glee Club 1-2-3; Clio 1-2; Philo 3. Dorothy’s hair does not indicate the usual temper, but rather a generous sup- ply of pep and good will. Walter Krafka Not so well known, but a friend to those who do know him. Ina Kincaid Ina is the bobbed flaxon-haired miss whose quiet sympathetic manner wins your heart. Clarence Kielkopf Football 4; Wrestling 4; Band 4; Orchestra 4; Track 4. Clarence began his career at Hedrick but the ’24’s and indeed all of (). H. S. arc mighty lucky to have had him for one year. Robert Kriknkk Class President 2; Treasurer 3; Student Council 2; Argus News 2-3; Argus Annual 2; Debate 2-3-4; Dramatic Club 2-3-4; Declamatory 3-4 Extemporaneous Speaking 2-3-4; Yell Leader 4; Pep Club 4; Glee Club 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Junior Hi Y 2-3; Hi Y 4; Torch 4. Bob is a man of many parts as his list of activities shows. O. H. S. will miss him when he goes. Leon Lane Opera Chorus 3; Football 3-4; Basketball 2-3-4; Class Basketball 2-3-4; French Club 3-4. It was once said that grass never grew on a busy street. We think that applies to Leon. Lkoka La Pointe Girls’ Chorus 1; Third Girls’ Glee Club 2; Girls’ Reserve 2, Vice President 2; Second Girls’ 3; Opera Chorus 3-4: Hi Tri 3; Normal Training Club 3-4; First Girls’ 4. You can sec by Lcora’s list of activities that she has been active in musical lines. We are sure she will be successful in life if she docs everything as well as she sings. M A DELI N E La WRENCE Girls’ Basketball 3; French Club 3-4; Pep Club 4; Spanish Club 4; Argus News 4; Kingman High School first semester. What’s the crowd? Fire? No, Made- line with her admirers. But who wouldn’t admire our fluffy haired blond lass? Edwin Lemberger It takes every kind of student to make a good school; we are only to keep the world in motion by its state of equili- brium Edwin helps to keep our school up-to-date. CEfe- ««««« 'Mwwji may . «« «« Dorothy Lewis Class Secretary 3; Librarian 2-4; Pep Club 3-4; French Club 2-3; Student Council 4: School Court 3; Argus News 4; Editor-in-chief 4; Annual 4. Very quiet, very sweet, very studious, with a realization of the value of dignity and poise—that’s Dorothy. Harold Lewis Harold is a student. Beneath his un- assuming disposition there is a well cf wisdom. Ovid Lewis Orchestra 1-2; Argus News 4. Ovid’s ambition is to be a second Krcis- ler and we believe that he is well along the road. Carl Likdberg Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3: Mixed Chorus 3-4; Radio Club 2-3; Track 3-4; Football 4; Wrestling 4. Carl has improved our school by his outlook on the welfare of his neighbors: another loyal '24. Helen Dean Locke Third Girls’ Glee Club 1; Second Girls’ 2; C horus 3-4; Basketball 1-2; Argus Annual 4. That streak of blue was Helen Dean in her Buick. We know she is an all around girl and are glad of it. m ««« « ------ laaEi. - r. ««« «« «««Hr NELDA M ADI GAN Cheerful and helpful, Xelda would be a credit to any class. ClI A l.'NCEY M AHAFFEY Chauncv is going to be president of a railroad some day and ride in a private car. Garnett Majors Normal Training Club 3-4. “Still waters run deep.” Garnett is quiet, but she does a lot of thinking. I cel Marts Clio 1-2; Girls’ Chorus 1; Third Girls’ Glee Club 1; Second Girls’ 2: Mixed Chorus 3; Opera Chorus 4; Sketch Club 1; Philo 3; Librarian 2-3; Physics Assistant 4. Gordon Lyon Gordon is not as fierce as his name insinuates, but he goes at chemistry with the determination to devour it. Icel is evidently interested in some- thing outside of school, maybe it’s a Ford Coupe. «(«««DM Clarence Matheney Football 3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Little Six Champions 3. Here is another curly-headed, athletic, heart-breaker, who has been one of O. H. S.’s most loyal students. Anita Mather Glee Club 1; Philo 2: Basketball 2-4; Spanish Club 2-3; Normal Training Club 2-3; Shark Club 4; Outing Club 4. She of the shingled locks and snappy- brown eyes; Anita’s pep and enthusiasm are contagious. Earnest Mathew Argus News 4. Someone has whispered to us that Earnest is going to make a splendid editorial writer. Aaron Melick The ideal student is a fitting descrip- tion for Aaron. You can depend on him to stand and recite when every one is thinking. No one can be blue around Aaron. Francis Mekgk O. H. S. 1-2-4; East Des Moines 3; Boone High 4 (one semester). We are sorry that Francis couldn't spend all four years with us, but we are glad he could be here to be graduated. n oms iJCCZXC £ � � � � ---------------- Thelma Metcalf Glee Club 1; Clio 2; Hi Tri 3; Outing Club 4. Thelma is a hard worker, thoughtful and earnest. Her friendship is sincere at all times. Francis Minor Very quiet, but Francis has a peculiar way of knowing just what the teacher wants when she asks him for an answer. Vera Moon Vera has spent her four years in pre- paring to be a teacher. With this foundation and her personality we know she will succeed. Ethel Murphy Third Girls’ Glee Club 1: Second Girls' 2, Presi- dent 2; Mixed Chorus 3; Opera Chorus 3; First Girls' 4: Spanish Club 4: Argus News 4. Ethel is a splendid student. You have to know her to appreciate her natural tendency for acquiring knowledge. Ralph Myers Those who know Ralph in Math, classes wonder how he does it, for in mathemat- ical lines he is a wonder. wu im- -inz :— «{« Mary Me A loon Spanish Club 2; Debate 3; Normal Training Club 3-4. We’ve had a tip that Mary docs splendid work in a certain class and that she is well on the way toward being a success- ful teacher. Juanita McCarty Third Girls’ Glee Club 1; Second Girls’ 2: First Girls’ 3; Clio 1-2; Philo 3; Hi Tri 4. Tall, fair, slender, smiling—that’s Juan- ita as we know her. Harold McCormick If Grubby lives up to his name he will be a great singer some day, but whether he does or not, we know that he will be successful in anything he undertakes. Walter McCullough Hi Y 3-4; Dramatic Club 3-4; Argus News 4, Business Manager 4. Industrious, persevering—these quali- ties describe Walter, our good looking friend. Clarence McDavitt One thing that will never worry Clar- ence is physics. Having made a success in physics it is easy to make a success in every undertaking. We know that he will be successful. ! � � � � ______ .. Dorothy McElroy Argus News 1-2-3; Argus Annual 4; French Club 2-4; Dramatic Club 1-2-3-4; Student Council 3; Glee Club 1-2; Librarian 1-2-3-4. Perhaps one of the hardest working members of the Student Council. May she always enter into the spirit of her work as she has at O. H. S. Thomas McGowan Wrestling 2; Football 2-4. Thomas made the life of O. H. S. more sunny and bright by his Irish sense of good humour. Mary Elizabeth McGraw Clio 1-2; Chorus 1; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2 Librarian 2-4; Pep Club 3-4, Vice President 4 French Club 1-2-3-4; Argus News 4; Annual 4 Torch 4. Popular, a good speaker, good sport, and good gloom destroyer—judging from her high school career a promising future is before her. Harry McNeil Everybody has a good word for Harry. He is industrious, persevering, and loyal to his friends. We wish him all the luck in the world. Frederick Nanes Class Basketball 1-2; O. H. S. Basketball 1-2-4. Atta Boy, Pete! Roll 'em in the basket. Ottumwa High is going to miss our Pete. r %|« � ________________________________________ «««««tot: Robert Nelson French Club 2; Junior Hi Y 1-2; Hi Y 3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Opera Chorus 3-4. All those who know Bob, and there arc many, will remember him as a quiet but merry fellow, always ready for fun or work. Florence Nicholson Chorus 1; Hi Tri 2-3. Florence is known for her sweet dis- position and reserved manner. She is a conscientious worker and we’ll vouch for her success. Linus Niemeyer Argus News 4; Annual 4, Business Manager 4; Track 3-4; Debate Club 3; Class Basketball 4. If you don’t know Linus you miss a lot. He has a jolly word for everyone, a more loyal '24 could not be found. John Niman Track 3; Class Basketball 1-2; Pep Club 4; Football 2-3-4; Basketball 2-3-4. Have you ever seen our six-foot center? If not, you’ve missed something im- mense! John is one of the pillars of the school and where will O. H. S. get another such support? Greta Ours Junior High Glee Club 1. Quiet and intelligent is Greta. Her willing nature and sweet personality make those who know her slightly, want to know her well. Gladys Pack wood Chorus 1; Clio 1-2; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2-3; French Club 2-3; Philo 3; Hi Tri 4; Normal Training Club 3-4. Gladys is our pet soda jcrkcr. But that’s not all she docs, she is one of the school’s most loyal supporters. Ruth Parker Clio 1-2; Philo 3; Opera Chorus 3; Spanish Club 2-3; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2; First Girls’ 3-4: Normal Training Club 3-4. And she lived happily ever after. It is the honest opinion of everyone who knows her that Ruth was born happy. Harry Parks Harry loves an argument any place, any time, any where. He will probably make a great orator or a good salesman. Marguerite Payne Third Girls’ Glee Club 1; French Club 2; Normal Training Club 3-4. Not so well known is she, her quietness forbids it. Yet under the veil of still- ness is a host of friendliness. Clarence Peck Clarence is a real boy. No class could be complete without one like him. E a Rosa Poling Chorus 1; Basketball 1-2-3; Second Girls' Glee Club 2; Spanish Club 2-3; Secretary 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Opera Chorus 4. Rosa is everybody’s friend, there isn’t anything too hard for her to do for a pal. lC£EFT Tra 3HZ33E «{««TOO Esther Platts Girls’ Chorus 1; Second Girls’ Glee Club 4; Home Declamatory Contest 4. They say, “Still waters run deep. Although Esther is not heard from much, we are sure her pleasing ways will be missed. Lawrence Pepper Dramatic Club 3-4; Hi Y 4. Lawrence is a very quiet young fellow, and very good looking. His popularity is due to his willingness to help out wherever and whenever he is needed. Louise Pepper Dramatic Club 3-4, Vice President 4; Argus News 3; French Club 3; Glee Club 1-2: Mixed Chorus 3; First Girls’ Glee Club 4, President 4; Clio 1-2; Torch 3-4; Chemistry Assistant 3-4. Louise is one of our best students. We hope that the uscccss she has made thus far will go with her always. Clifford Pendergraft Argus News 3-4; Annual 4; Torch 3-4, Treasurer 4; Dramatic Club 4; Opera Chorus 4. Clifford may not be quite the best student in the class, but he has a great deal of common sense. He is sincere and persevering in all that he attempts. n[� � � � � ... «« « - Mary Ramsay French Club 2; Debate 3; Normal Training Club 3-4. Wherever you see one Mary you see another, for they are always together. We wish you both success. Cornelius Rater Football 1-2-3-4; Honorable Mention 2-3; Class Basketball 2-3; Class Track 1-2. Football—that’s Rater. He upheld the family tradition on O. H. S. gridiron. We are proud of him. Genevieve Rater Completed course in 31 years; Glee Club 1-2; Librarian 2; Opera Chorus 3-4; Normal Training Club 3-4; Hi Tri 2-3-4; Outing Club 4. Her hair is not more sunny than her heart. She is blessed with good reason and sober sense, as true hearted a girl as any in the class. Frank Pollarij Argus Annual 3-4; Argus News 3-4; Pep Club 4; Band 2-3-4; Orchestra 2-3. Snub’s achievements aren't measured by his height for he has done many things during his career at O. H. S. Loren Powers Loren has been at O. H. S. for four years. Although he is not so well known, he is a studious, ambitious '24. � � � )� M «« « ni � � � xa- m k 1 t W A Gweno Rhys Chorus 1, Secretary 1; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2: Spanish Club 4; Hi Tri 4. Gweno doesn’t say much but when she does, it means something. Vera Roberts Vera is a good matured girl with a philosophical turn of mind. Margaret Robertson Clio 2; Opera Chorus 3; First Girls’ Glee Club 3-4; French Club 4; Hi Tri 4. Margaret has a sweet disposition and it is a pleasure to know her. Adeline Robinson An excellent student and a hard worker in whatever she attempts. La Trei.i, Rogers Glee Club 1; Basketball 1; Class Basketball 2; Pep Club 4. Unc is the class cut-up. Those who know him are always on the lookout for his bright remarks. � � � � � «««Hg Herman Rupe Glee Club 1-2: Mixed Chorus 2; Spanish Club 2. Herman is the student who takes every thing he hears in class, stores it in his brain and puts it to good use in the tests. ReHEKAH RuSCH Chorus 2: Class Basketball 2; Philo 3. We prophesy that Rebckah will some day be a dentist or a dentist's wife. Mary Rutledge Basketball 1-2; Clio 2: Opera Chorus 3; Hi Tri 4; First Girls’ Glee Club 4; Argus News 4. Jester has rightfully earned her nick- name. A peppier and better sport is not known at O. H. S. Helen Santee Glee Club 1; Argus News 4. The lass with the golden hair, a smooth and steadfast mind, of gentle thoughts and calm desires; all of this and more, is Helen. Francis Schaub Not so well known to everyone in school but we can introduce him as a very- diligent and deserving student. His one aim seems to make his friends and others see life in the right angle. � 1� � � � JS A M Otto Schaub One of the peppiest members the senior class can lay claim to. Otto among other things is a good trouble chaser and a good ball player. Nina Schertz One of our physics sharks is Nina. Though she is quiet you do not know what brilliant answer is within, until time for the tests, and then she even surprises her teachers. Max Schorr Max has not always been a member of the senior class but we feel that besides making the '24’s a bigger class, he has made a better one. Katherine Si:hi. Completed Course in 3H years. Glee Club 1. “Men were deceivers ever is Kather- ine’s doctrine, but sht has lots of friends among the girls. Lillian Shull Glee Club 1-2-3; Girls' Reserve 12; Hi Tri 3. Lillian is open minded, ready to work, and desires no favors except a fair chance and a fair field. «to )))� � � ) —aaE — r Teed Smith When O. H. S. needed a thrill we could invariably depend on Teed to lend his assistance. After all deductions, Teed is one of our valuable fellows. Paul Solomon Swimming 1; Base Ball 2; Class Basketball 2; Track 1-3; Basket ball 1-2-3-4; Football 1-2-3-4. Captain 4. Sox is little, but he is just like TNT, much force in small quantities. He chose an athletic career and made a great success of it. Gerald Spikek One of our most talented members is “Spikcr . Gerald will be particularly missed in athletics, where he played a most im]K)rtant role. Hazel Sponslkr Brown eyes and brown hair are Hazel’s crowning glories. Faye Stevens Boys’ Glee Club 1; Wrestling 3-4. Meet one of the best, loyal athletes of our class. O. H. S. is losing a valuable student by his graduation. [� � � � Clair Stockberger Glee Club 1-2-3-4-5; Opera Chorus 3-4-5. Will you ever forget Clair as the Mar- quis in the “Chimes of Normandy?” We believe his career began then. Theodora Stoessel St. Joseph Academy 1: French Club 2-3; O. H. S. Basketball 3; Southern Iowa Champions 3; () Club 4; Outing Club 4; Shark Club 4; Pep Club 4; Class Basketball 3-4, Captain Senior Team 4: Hi Tri 3; First Assistant in Swimming 4. Widely known for her athletic ability and knack at making baskets. Ted has been an asset to O. H. S. during her career. Mary Margaret Sullivan Girls’ Basketball 2-3; Librarian 2: Hi Tri 4; Philo 2; Outing Club 4: Glee Club 1; Hiking Squad No. 12—4. Here’s a bit of Ireland, blue eyes and curly black hair—such a Ixmnie lass is she. Mildred Sumner Normal Training Club 3-4. Treasurer 4. It takes brains, personality, ajid a lot of stick-to-it-tivcness to get any where in the Normal Training Department and Mildred has gone a long ways there. Herman Swanson Herman is a serious-minded boy, but not a prude, for he can enjoy himself any where. Lillian Swanson Clio 1; French Club 1; Girls' Chorus 1; Third Girls’ Glee Club 1; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2, Secretary 2: Mixed Chorus 3; Opera Chorus 4; Ukulele Club 1: Argus Annual Staff 4. Have you ever noticed a quiet blond girl in the hall? That’s Lillian, our very attractive friend, jolly and full of fun. Leonard Thompson Argus Annual 2; Yell Leader 3; Pep Club 3-4; Wrestling 3; Argus News 4. Seen but not heard—that’s Tommy; always there when you want him and willing to do his bit, too. Marie Thompson Junior High Glee Club. Who’s that cute little girl who tends to her own business in the halls? That’s Marie Thompson—one of our '24’s- Vernal Tobmmes Glee Club 1-2; Football 2-3-4; Track 2-3; Wrestl- ing, all state champ 175 pound class 3. “Tough” is going to be cither a farmer or a professional football player. To- wards football he already has a couple of O’s”; towards farming he has ex- perience and a mule. Maxine Toole Chorus 1; Librarian 1-2; Glee Club 2; Spanish Club 2-4; Dramatic Club 1-4. Maxine is noted tickle the ivories. for her ability to Harold Tullis Basketball 3-4; Swimming 4; Track 4; Junior Hi Y 2. Harold is a type of student and friend on whom you can depend for the right thing at the right time. Gerald Vincent Council Bluffs High School 1; Basketball 2-3-4; Little Six Champions 3; Track 2-3-4; Cross Country 3-4; State Champion 3-4; Argus News 3; Hi V 2-3-4, President 4: Dramatic Club 4. Although Diz spent his first year away from us, it didn’t take him long to become a loyal '24. He surely is a speed demon and will leave an enviable record for future track stars. Helen Warren Third Girls’ Glee Club 1; Basketball 2-3-4; Spanish Club 2-3-4; Vice President 4; Pep Club 3-4; Philo 3; Hi Tri 3-4; Secretary 4; Argus News 4; Opera Chorus 4. Helen is a very dignified girl, she thinks a lot but says little. Margaret Watson Someone said, “Who is Margaret Wat- son?” And the answer was, “Why don’t you know her? She has black curly hair. I like her. Dorothy Trotter Girls’ Chorus 1; Librarian 2-3; Opera Chorus 3-4; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2 ; Hi Tri 4; Spanish Club 3. Dorothy is our Titian-haired friend. Her dignified air proclaims her an aristo- crat. Leone White Glee Club 1; Normal Training Club 3-4. Maybe you don’t all know her, but some of us are fortunate enough to be her friends and are glad of it. Maxine Wibgand Argus News 1-3; French Club 3-4; Chorus 1; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2; Opera Chorus 3-4; First Girls' Glee Club 4; Pep Club 3-4; Torch 3-4; Annual 4; Debate 2; Dramatic Club 4. Then she will talk—how she will talk! That's Maxine, under whose dignity there is a vein of mirth. I m John Webber Junior Hi Y 2; Hi Y 3-4; Argus News 3-4; Business Manager 4; Argus Annual 3-4; Dram- atic Club 3-4; Treasurer 4; Debate 3-4; Pep Club 3-4; Torch 4. John is our financial magnet. We ex- pect to see him on Wall Street within the next ten years. Ruth Wellman Hi Tri 3-4; French Club 4; Completed Course in 3J-3 years. Ruth is a bit reserved but this has not kept us from finding out how sweet and amiable she is. Farrell Whelan Glee Club 1-3-4; Football 3; Track 4. Farrell is one of those quiet, conserva- tive boys, whose good work is never known until he is graduated. 1« « ««]! «(� � � Lucy Wilson Basketball 1-2-3; Hi Tri 2-3; Radio Club 2; Art Club 4; O Club 4; Shark Club 4. Lucy always was a valiant warrior on our class basketball team, and her diving is quite the pride of the Sharks. Carl Wilt “Sam” added to our class the bit of needed sunshine. His sunny disposi- tion has made a deep imprint on the members of his class. Beatrice Workman One of the most willing workers of O. H. S. is pictured here. Ask Miss Yran Dyke. George Zika Boys’ Chorus 1; Football 2-3-4; Basketball Glee Club 4; Radio Club 3-4; Swimming Spanish Club 3-4. And last, but not. least, Tubby who is our budding engineer. Some day we are going to be proud of him. m gror«« 1924 Class History ONE morning in early September, IQ20, the sun rose on seeming peace and quietude; yes. even commonplace—though in a few hours a most startling event was to take place. The business district of the town continued quite as usual, even the office force at the Chamber of Commerce seemed quite undisturbed, until about 813c—-and then!! then—the building began to tremble! the rafters shook, a great overwhelming light surrounded them, and such a clamor and noise descended upon them, that they could not hear each other speak. Hippity! Hoppi- ty! Zippity! Zoom!—and then—Eingity! Bangety! Bingcty! Boom!! “Oh. some- one cried, they are coming, just hear them roar, it must be 1924. And so it was. Oh, may the Chamber of Commerce feel duly honored that so large a por- tion of 1Q24 entered at their portals: and so. they kindly directed this notable class to the Junior High School entrance. Of course, some of the great and brave, such as Joe Ferguson, Emerson Ercoks, Betty Haw. Arden Edwards. Dorothy Kling and Vernell Toerr.mes had gene on the semester before to pave the way. Here they learned to love Mr. Brcnncman, for he. only, seemed to realize the worth of such a class—and so they took him to O. H. S. where he might with them help prepare for the coming ’24's. Mr. Fauber took charge of the newly arrived ones in September, and carefully guarded and directed their way until most of them were admitted to O. H. S. the second semester. Already attention was called to a real bunch, for here Matheney, Soloman, and Rater began to twinkle so clearly everyone knew they were predestined stars. 1Q22 dawned with the happening of a most memorable event. What hap- pened1 Diz Vincent, altogether unannounced and unappreciated until Dorothy McElroy helped open the dumb eyes of the school, entered. The class organized, electing Bob Kreiner as president. Sam Harper, treasurer, and Hazel Hervey. secretary. 1924 s were well represented in every activity of the school during the year. What would an O. H. S. basket ball team have been without Matheney.. Diz. Niman. Joe and Solly? Ruth Baum, and Grace Irwin held places on the girls' basket ball team this year, while Adamson and Wilcox first began their careers as wrestlers. Diz continued to show himself an asset to the school on the track team, and w ith Harlan Perdew and Jack Harris, completely terrorized all opponents. Due to the cooperation between alternates consisting of Bob, Harry Parks. Henson and Maxine Wiegand, the O. H. S. debating team walked off w ith the State Cham- pionship. And Bob's budding forensic genius, was further demonstrated in the annual extemporaneous speaking contest of the Iowa Big Nine League. The curtain of prominence and fame slowly rose in 1923, disclosing Jack Harris as Junior president. Rayner Harper as vice-president, Dot Lew is as secre- tary. Bob Kreiner. treasurer, and Betty Haw. historian. ««« ««• As recognition of the fast-developing brilliance of this notable class, the Cresset chapter of the Torch—corresponding to the Phi Beta Kappa at college— was chartered. I he football team was upheld, maintained securely, firmly and enthusiasti- cally by such substantial material as Toerr.mes—a veritable Rock of Gibraltar!!! Adamson, Solly, Ferguson, Rater, Parks and Wilcox—a team in themselves. The same basket ball team, advanced a thousand times in skill and dexterity upheld the honor of O. H. S. by becoming champions of the Little Six League. This same year, Diz won the cross-country run at Iowa City and Girls’ Basketball was going strong with Kling, Baum, Ted Stoessel, Irwin, Edgington and Lucy Wilson. Skeet’s untiring efforts in athletics finally won for him the champion- ship in his class in wrestling. But alas, this year several were unable to answer roll-call due to the ravages of matrimony—including Leo Carr, Bessie Whitfield, and Ruth Caster. 1 his year the Dramatic Club was especially active with a peppy coach. Miss Clark, and they put on a very successful comedy. ’The Charm School.' The curtain descended on the royal reception given the seniors by the ’24’s at the Hotel Ottumwa. There was appropriate entertainment, excellent music, and lots of fun—(not to mention the punch). Best of all came the year 1024—when they as dignified seniors could rule with an iron hand the awe-stricken under-classmen. As due and fitting recognition of their true worth, a new high school was constructed, which was now taken possession of for the first time. Here there came to guide and direct them, a new principal—Mr. Hannum. Miss Clara Enoch acted as class adviser this year, as Miss Anna Owen, their former adviser, was no longer in O. H. S. As head of the ’24’s, Hubert Wilcox received the honor of president, Rayner Harper was elected vice-president, Kennett Smith as secretary, Chuck Adamson, comptroller of currency (an honor—not a task) and Hazel Hervey, historian. Seniors claimed the stars of the football team. Paul Soloman was captain, and Paul Thome flashed meteor-like before the dazzled senses of the gaping crowd. Basketball was the best ever, with the same old gang plus Irwin Groves a Junior, as the newest satellite. Adamson carried off first place at the Iowa City wrestling tournament and others won honors. And so, in early June after a Junior-Senior reception, baccalaureate, and commencement, the time finally arrived when they were forced to bid farewell to O. H. S. Class Historian. in Brae® F amo jc, j eop Pe o p e. S Pc Bosine.SS fv xr a. ?- f' X ShesTil mUm beuna.s She prefers x Jevaj eTf now. C Ou m p pS Assi S+Ck.nlr A 6 00 Kenner Assi s T a-rft [� � � � � Will I 8 M M Hereby we of ’24 Bequeath our virtues so galore To those who need so many more Before they’re as good as ‘24. Rosy Fiedler leaves her witty tongue To Marcie Cooper, just for fun. Jane Hengen, her menagerie With pleasure now, to Gordon Lee. Diz leaves his height, a real ambition To Ducky Taylor, on condition. Cliff Pendergraft, his flaming youth To Bernhardt Diehn, a reckless youth. Clarence Matheney leaves town! Madeline Lawrence, her winning ways To Mary Beth, for future days. Shiek Webber to Ed Bonnificld, his skill At giving girls an awful thrill. Rayner donates his aloofness To little Pinkey. just to spoof us. Jack Harris leaves his brimming wit To John Murray when in need of it. The faculty's love for Dorothy Mac Goes to V. Gossage. till she wants it back. You’ll miss Mary Louise’s laugh or we’re wrong So we leave it here to Elizabeth Strong. Kriencr's silver tongue, his scholastic frown. We bequeath them now to Benny Bowne. Harry Healy leaves ten cents for John Paul Jones to build a ship! Marthanna gives her dramatic arts To Carl Mclnemy to win some hearts. Of Farrell Whelan’s curly hair To Christine Stiles he gives a share. Walter McCullough’s pompous mien Walter Manns will take, we ween. As Betty has used it quite enough. We give away her powder puff. May Frances Chambers profit by Gweno’s manners, quiet and shy. Jo leaves Pauline with a sob and sigh, To the football boys, as he says good- bye. I a ESTEEM «« « { • � � � � Charles Field leaves his gum To he who twirls it on his thumb. Clydes’ ability at soda jerking He leaves to Ed, so there’ll be no shirking. Frankies' place at Moore s Drug Store He gives to Guy, forever more. To Ruth Lowe go Frances Hardies’ fancy hose. I f she’ll wear them no one knows. ’Cause Sox is sure that he will not Hunk He leaves his grades to William Brunk. Louise McCreery just yearns to swim; Lucy’s dives will fulfill her whim. Tubby leaves nothing, though his gifts are not slim, For Tubby wants all to be ever with him. To Joe Miller go the rosy checks Of Lawrence Pepper. Ruth Baker’s shiek. Ruth Baum just leaves her sister! Viola leaves her ring and pin To Vera Sterner and her kin. With the pep and cheer of our Corinnc. May O. H. S. a victory win. Trotter, Platts and Murphy, for the sake of tradition. We keep as a means to fire our ambi- tion. Next winter when you get cold and shiver; John Sty re’s hair oil will help start your fiiver. Eddie Grier leaves his cheery smile To Billy Boone, so he'll be in style. Bob Fair won’t part with his saxa- phonc, He wants to use it at Home Sweet Home. These arc only a few' of our virtues fair. We leave our pep to O. H. S. Our football skill to the ’25’s And our basket ball eye to the. Sophs so rare. The Freshmen may have our faculty pull; They’ll need it e’er long, you may be sure, And as we depart with many a sigh. We leave a tear for four years, so happy and full. The Senior Committee. 1 � � «««'«HE! iW� � Jg± Class Prophecy ONE cold winter evening in 1924 the present Senior committee are seated before a fireplace playing the new game called Pa-jongg, successor to Ma-jongg; when they hear a knock at the door. The newcomer is George Albert Zika, better known as Tubby, who is staggering under a heavy burden. Oh. says he, Gaze upon the twentieth century masterpiece in science. It is the macroscomphotographicaidio. Now ladies and gentlemen, if you will gaze through this I will show you, by a few simple adjustments, any person you desire to see. We first gaze upon the happy little home circle of Chuck and Ruth. Chuck is wrestling on the kitchen floor with Ralph Junior and Ruth is telling little Ruth how to win the game with Fairfield. Another turn and we look upon the Sahara desert where Paul Soloman, the Shiek, is chasing Janet Dowdcn, the desert beauty. Still another turn and we see Betty and Harry scrapping on the front porch, while John Webber nails up the foreclosure on the old homestead. We see a still in the basement. About it arc the eager faces of Ed Lcmberger, Paul Johnson, Gerald Spiker, and Arden Edwards. Sneaking upon them are the cops. Vernell Toemmes and Cornelius Rater. George turns the right-hand knob and we look upon Snub s Snappy Six, the famous jazz orchestra. The leader can t be seen but we notice Maxine Toole dusting the ivories, Charles Field playing divinely but almost drowned out by Everett Bibb, and Frances Hardie playing a banjo. Ovid Lewis is pepping up the bunch, when in trips Marthanna. and Linus lightly plucks her from the floor. We recognize among the dancers: Leon Lane. Spike Denefe. Ralph Meyers. Clar- ence Peck, Helen Warren, Vera Anthony, Mary Elizabeth Field, Katherine Green- man. and Thelma Metcalf. Tubby shoves in a switch and allows us to gaze at Dorothy and Walter Me. going home from Vera Roberts’ opera Madame Butterfly. At the wheel of the Rolls Royce sits Diz. successor to Joie Ray. We look again and see Matheney, Ferguson. Niman, Nanes and Cornelison making a world basket ball tour which will end at Shanghai. After oiling up, Tubby shows us the Right Reverend Rayner Harper of the little church around the corner, from whose altar the happy couple, Marvin and 1 lelen are just leaving as bride and groom. We hear a knock again. It is Paul Celania who is delivering us a bunch of bananas in an Uncus Rogers truck. Paul requests to see Skeet whi is wrestling Lee Franklin at Madison Square Garden. The match is sponsored by Cullen Denny. Fay Stevens referees until struck by a cushion thrown by Thomas Mc- Gowan. Beside Tom sits Kiclkopf. Freddy Kidd has just been thrown out. � : - ««««If � 5E------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ZZZT— By pushing another lever Tubby shows us 'Fed Stoessel just starting an at- tempt to swim the English Channel, while on the other side Lucy Wilson is just finishing. Oh look, says Tubby and there is Sammy Bookin, the multi-millionaire jeweler giving a lecture on high mathematics. In the six filled seats we recognize Hazel Hervey, Emerson Brooks, Clair Stockbcrger and his wife, formerly Maxine Wiegand, Virginia Fullmer, and Louise Peppers. Boom! Bang! Whir! Tubby shouts, There goes the main spring—a hundred year's labor lost''—and he faints. The Senior Committee. IlfrEEEEgB g ggHgg| c€cc«« re The Junior Class WE have but one year of High School life left in which to swell our fame as a class. We have already shown ourselves to be a class very near to the best that can be produced in any high school. But we recognize there is a standard w hich none has yet attained and it is to that height which we Juniors hope to climb. i ■ In reviewing the events of the past year, connected with the Junior class we must mention the fine efforts put forth by the girls to conduct successfully the movie which netted them above expenses, and the fine work our boys did in debate and on the athletic field. During the year we held two class parties, one in December and one in June, both of which were well attended and which will long remain in our minds for the gaiety and genuine fun we enjoyed there. At class meetings, of which we had several, our pep was always over-running and we have made ourselves famous by our snappy yells. Early in the year we decided upon our class colors of orchid and silver and firmly reinstated our yell. We feel that we owe most of our good fortune and prosperity of this year to our adviser: Mrs. Charlotte Frank and to our class president William Brunk. Both are very capable and were thoroughly fitted to carry our tempetuous class successfully through our most trying year. The Junior Committee. THE JUNIOR The Junior is the student Who has some sense at last; He knows that all his hardships Are now things of the past. It is surely very easy For him to get an “E”, For he is far more studious Than others, don't you see? iwwiiii - «{ («« Discoverers and Pounders: ' Jim'' Shea and his wife, Blossom Harper. Little Diz Vincent and his wife, Margaret Madden. Chief Settlers and their Better Halves: Harold Colson, Frances Chambers . Augie Diehn, Megan Rhys. Harold Stocker, Margie Black Lyle Rogers, Mary Scott Ralph Simmons. Dolores Ray Harry Meier, Fat McCreery Denny Freeman, Alice Virginia Clark Andy Gump Freeman. Dorothy Deitch Skinny Nimocks and his beloved Pauline Kidd Clement Hallberg and Kleta Finley Chief Entertainers: Mutt and Jeff—Harry Jepson and John Carson Orator—Ed Tullis Fat Man and Wife—Beanny Morrison and Maxine Fullmer. Bad Man—Everett Curtis Belle of the Town—Mildred Fry Involuntary Police FoRCE: Wally Harper, Billy Boone, Jeanne Doran. Officers of the Sophomore Class Ottumwa in ’26 C C 3RBW members of the town were as follows: t Anna Adams Fred Engle P Martha Hultman 1 ' Marian Adams Ralph Engstrom Thelma Humphrey Clifford Allen Charles Finley Ralph Ihm , Hazel Allen Daniel Findlay Audrey James t Dorothy Allender Louise Findlay Paddy Jeruchem- H Ariel Anderson Thelma Findley sohn Florence Anderson Loyal Fisk Alice Johnson Mary Armstrong Veral Fisk Bernadine Johnson Morris Bannister Veronica Flactiff Evelyn Johnson Bernard Barry Donald Foster Jeanette Johnson Adeline Blish Loretta Foster Lola Johnson Gerald Beebe Ruby Foster Marion Johnson Dorothy Bolyard Evelyn Freed Herbert Johnston Billy Boone Doris Fry Mary Johnstone Donald Bottenfield Ralph Fugate Morgan Jones Garnett Brewer Roger Funk Dorothy Kalcn Lucille Buce Katherine Gage Bernard Kamerick Marie Burnside Margaret Gates Billy Kelly Margaret Canny Agnes Gharrctt Margaret Keltner i Merle Kephart HI Ted Canteberry Warren Gilbert Ruby Carlisle Marian Gilmore Myrtle Kephart £ Myra Carson Orville Goehring Minnie Keys nn Mary Champney Lawrence Gooch Juanita King ® Evelyn Chance Lois Graham Milton Kittrell Charles Chickering Spurgeon Grooms Paul Kleinman Lawrence Clark Mervin Gustaveson Mary Knight Dorothy Clossen Joe Haines Max Lambert Orval Coffman Kathryne Hancock Thomas Lancey George Connelly Ralph Handelman Harvey Landen Jack Cook Bernice Harper Fred Langford Anna Corso Dorothy Hailey Mildred Larson I Fay Covert Marie Hasselquist Walter Lane John Criley Edith Hazen Gordon Lee Robert Criley Dorothy Head Mary Lcmberger Paul Darner Rosma Hengen Lucille Lemley Givennic Davies Bernard Hermann Mary Beth Lowen- DeElda Davidson Edith Hicks berg 1 Blanche Davis Muriel Hicks Josephine McCarty X Frank Davis Thelma Hines Max McClain J Francis Doller Walter Holton Estell McBride I Helen Duke Okal Fioltzinger Fred McCue X Elton Ellis Helen Hair Clarence McCulloch t Muil Elsonsolin Mildred Hudgcn Dorothy McGraw � � � � � ____________ =C««€«T7- In a nearby metropolis, Bearcreek, by name, was a tribe of fierce Indians, which often attacked the Ottumwa of 26. Chief Oil on the Hair —Guy Graham Chief Flame on the Head —Winpigler Chief Decrfoot —Byrne Bannister Chief On Latin —Hofmann Medicine Man—Oakley Chcever Other members of the tribe: Morea McKinney Homer McNerney Glen Manuel James Martin George Mayland Dorothy Meagher Virginia Mercer Venetta Miller Arthur Minor Lawrence Mooney Maurine Moore Philips Morris James Munsell Mary Murphy John Murray Margaret Myers Martha Myers Wayne Myers Alma Nelson Robert Newville Cecil Nord Margaret Oddo Fern Oliver Ethel Orman Bernice Pack wood Edward Parker Julia Parks Forrest Pencil Madeline Peterson Hazel Pickens Mable Picken Franklin Pierce Carrie Piper Curtiss Prowd Harley Pumroy Francis Quinn John Ramey Zella Randell Esther Reeve Lovell Reimer Madeline Reynolds Helen Richmond Dorothy Riley Harold Robison Helen Ruckman Nellie Rumple Roy Rupe Bertha Rusch Doris Ryan Dorothy Sample Orrin Schwartz Ikrnard Sheehan Howard Shute Ralph Sickles Dorothy Simpson Viola Sloan Georgia Slover Evelyn Smith Katherine Snow Evelyn States Vernon Stagner Earl Steinhoff Grace Stockberger Mildred Stretcher Wesley Suit Pauline Suydam Olive Swain Ernestine Swanson Agatha Thompson Ruby 1'hompson Sabella Toemmes 'Thelma Toms Olive Trcnncman Clara Truax John Turner Veronica Ullrich Beulah Vance Goldson Walker John Wallace Louis Whalen Ruth Walter Elizabeth Warne Martha Welch Fredrick Wells Timothy White Clara Wiley Pat Wilkinson Emma Williams Fredrick Williams Harold Wilson Willis Wilson Dorothy Wind Homer Wolf Durward Wright Edna Wymore i ifflHaa SEES' ERESHMEH a Yet he shall come with purpose high Officers of the Freshman Class Freshmen Notes The Freshmen won the ticket selling contest for the Davenport game by selling sixty-seven dollars worth of tickets. In the inter-class basket ball games the Freshmen dropped one and won one from the Sophomores. Darwin Newton deserves a lot of credit for the Davenport ticket selling contest, as he sold more tickets than anyone. There arc nearly six hundred people in the Freshmen class now. In football our class will be represented next fall. We have many huskies such as Don Wilson in our ranks. A great many Freshmen attended out-of-town games this fall. Many went to Fairfield and Oskaloosa. Most Freshmen are taking the College preparatory course. 'This shows that a good part of them intend to go to college. Freshmen, though restricted in some, arc members of a great many organiza- tions. We are represented in Dramatic Club. Latin Club, Debate, and many others. Among our class small men (Napoleon was little) are. Charles Bookin. Ralph Weldon and Hugh Doran. Bill Herrick is already stepping out as a yell leader. I Ic served in this cap- acity at the Fairfield basketball game. ««« « The Argus Annual THE Argus Annual Treasury is back on its feet this year and has a firm foot- hold, thanks to the hard work connected with it. Miss Heindel, faculty manager, Mr. M. D. Edwards, faculty assistant. Miss Hazel Sturtevant, art assistant. Mr. Hannum, the seniors, and the other students have all contributed greatly towards the success of the book. Last January By Jove , a musical comedy directed by Joe Miller and Miss Heindel was given at the High School. The proceeds of this went in the Argus Annual fund. The cast was chosen from the first semester Argus News Staff and the Argus Annual Staff. The seniors this year have each agreed to sell three annuals, and the juniors one. With such backing what book could fail? i ■ 0k 0k 0k i� � � � : AS lJ The Argus News THIS year the Argus News has been managed differently from ever before. It has always been the custom for the staff to be chosen from the students body at large; this year the school paper is edited by the Journalism Class, a new one semester subject. This has been partially made possible by the competent instruction of Miss Heindel, who has had much practice and experience in and out of school. She has taken a special course in Journalism at the State Univer- sity. and she has also specialized in English at Grinnell College. The paper is published bi-weekly and always contains from eight to twelve pages of interesting material about students and school affairs. The students who are more competent in certain lines are placed in the different departments according to their ability, thus making each department of the paper as good as possible. In this way the students of the class receive much practical experience. _____♦111� ««« +6 The Student Council THE organization of the Student Council began in 1923. This form of student self-government was carried out very successfully during the first year so the organization, considered a worthy one. continued upon entrance into the new building. The purpose of the Council is to form rules to further the best interests of the students. These rules are subject to the approval of the faculty. The support of the student body has been splendid and with their cooperation the order in the cafeteria has been successfully taken care of. Other important projects have also been taken over and all met with equal success. Miss Miller, as faculty adviser, has unerringly guided the council since the beginning of the organization. Through her energy and skill, the council has grown to be an organization of paramount importance to the school. Each class chooses their representatives at the beginning of the semester. The Seniors choose five members, the Juniors five, the Sophomores three, and the Freshmen one. The roll call for 1923-24 is as follows: First Semester: Jack Harris, president; Dorothy Lewis, secretary; Ruth Lowe, treasurer. Seniors: Rayner Harper. Jack Harris, Dorothy Lewis, Ralph Adamson, and Helen Heindel; J uniors : Vera Sterner, Alice Trcnneman, Katherine Hengcn, William Brunk and Ruth Lowe; Sophomores: Jeanne Doran, Wallace Harper, Billy Boone; Freshmen: George Dimmitt. Second Semester: Emerson Brooks, president; Ruth Lowe, secretary ;Wil- liam Brunk. treasurer. Seniors: Emerson Brooks. Lee Franklin. Rosamond Fiedler, Rayner Harper. Hazel Hervey; Juniors. Margaret L. Herrick. Vera Sterner, Harlan Parks, Wil- liam Brunk, Ruth Lowe; Sophomores: Wallace Harper, Morris Bannister, Walter Stocker; Freshmen: L onald Box. aiiafe u«« 4£m The HUY Club LESS than six years ago the Ottumwa Hi-Y club held its first meeting. For some time thereafter it was almost entirely unknown to the student body; but in the last few years that little club has developed to a high place of prominence and importance seldom enjoyed by a High School organization. In its brief period of existence the Hi-Y Club has become one of the most powerful and influential groups in the student body. It has taken a place of unquestionable leadership among the students. From its ranks have come men entrusted by the student body with positions of honor and responsibility. But underlying all of this is the powerful driving force of the spiritual leadership which the very purpose and ideal of such an organization must of necessity bring about; the influence which works through the great annual conferences; the summer training camps and the regular bi-weekly Bible Study. It is this influence which is the underlying principal of the whole organization, the massive base to which all the rest, however great, arc ornaments. Mr. T. A. Baldwin is the Hi-Y Club faculty adviser. That the club has well deserved the place of respect which it holds is evi- denced by its earnest support of the school authorities, both student and faculty. That its place of leadership has been used to advance the interests of O. H. S. is shown by the active assistance of its members in the early development and or- ganization of such beneficial bodies as the Student Council and the Pep Club; and by the careful planning and work of its members upon everything that the club undertakes. And last but far from least, the self-sacrificing endeavors for O. H. S. on the gridiron, floor, mat, and cinder track give ample proof that the club richly merits its enviable position. In regard to this it must be said that most of the members have won their O '; that the club claims as its own, one-half of the letter men. the captain of cross-country and track teams, the holder of the state wrestling title in the 158 pound class, and the winner of the state cross country. 1 II M :: M m The Junior Hi-Y Club T HE Junior Hi-Y. the Senior Hi-Y’s smaller brother, is built upon the same principles and high ideals as the older Hi-Y. It is an organization made up of freshmen and sophomore high school boys and is fostered both by the high school and Y. M. C. A. The high school faculty advisor is Mr. S. Couch while Mr. J. S. Brown takes care of the Y. M. C. A.’s part. The officers chosen for the first semester were: Wallace Harper, president; Charles Leonard, vice president; Ben Bowne, secretary and Philip Hofmann, treasurer. For the second semester Charles Leonard was chosen president; Everett Vincent, vice president: Wallace Harper, secretary and Billy Boone, treasurer. The club was originally organized to meet the need for organized leadership among boys during their first two years in high school. Its purpose as stated by the constitution is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community, the high standards of Christian character. The Junior Hi-Y Club maintains that it is a real saset to the school and com- munity because it demands of its members a clean record, good scholarship, Christ- ian living and the hearty support of all school regulations and activities. Mem- bership qualifications demand a scholarship record with an average grade of not less than 80. The club meets every Thursday night at the Y. M. C. A. for supper with the Senior Hi-Y. and later a program for the evening. The club has had some very excellent programs. M £ � � � I I� I T The Hi'Tri Club HE Hi-Tri Girl Reserve Club composed of Sophomore. Junior and Senior High school girls is affiliated with the National organization of the Y. W. C. A. The object of this organization is to help bring about the Kingdom of Friendly Citizens; to face life squarely and to find and give the best. The purpose written by the girls is; To develop its members spiritually and intellectually by becoming better acquainted with Jesus Christ and by helping others to know Him; To stand for the highest type of friendliness between boys and girls; To promote a spirit of democracy and to find ourselves in service for others. The activities of the club are varied including the sight-seeing trip for new teachers in the fall; a Christmas party for sixty poor children of the city; Mother and Daughter Banquet: O. H. S. Letter Men Banquet: Style Show; clever and unique parties at the different seasons of the year and many educational features. The regular meetings are held every two weeks with committee and cabinet meetings intervening. The officers for the year are Esther Cary, president; Alice Trenneman, vice president; Helen Warren, secretary and Thelma Bright, treas- urer. The vice president is chairman of the Membership committee; Gerada Zaffle. chairman of Program committee. Christine Stiles, chairman of Service committee and Helen Meadows chairman of Social committee Last year six delegates enjoyed High School Girls’ Conference at Lake Oko- boji; we are hoping to have as many delegates this year. Girls enjoy Summer Camp at Camp Harper Brown. Much of the success of the club has been due to the effort and cooperation of the Advisory members with Miss Elizabeth Davis, faculty advisor. Miss Mildred Graham. Program; Miss Maude Norris, Membership; Miss Irma Kern. Social; Miss Sadie Callen. Service and Miss Agnes Arganbright. Girls’ Work Secretary of the Y. W. C. A. � � � � � 1 EZ” «« ««( The Torch Club THE Torch Club, which is affiliated with the National Honor Society for Sec- ondary Schools, is a recent organization in the Ottumwa High School. The Torch Club is as important to a High School as the Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity is to a College. Members are taken in not only on their scholarship, but questions such as the following are taken into consideration. Is this person a good all-around person? Does this person have a good influence in encouraging and maintaining a high standard of scholarship, stimulate a desire to render ser- vice, promote leadership, develop and have a good character? Prospective mem- bers must have all these elements embodied in them with a desire to use them, if they expect to attain the place as a member of the Torch Club. New members are elected each semester by five or more persons from the faculty. The grades of anyone eligible must rank in the upper one-fourth of the class. If any member fails in furthering the principles of the Club, or in living up to its standards, he may be removed from the Club at the end of the semester by a committee of the faculty. The Torch Club meets at least twice a semester with called meetings whenever the president or the principal sees fit. The Club is proud to have as its sponsor this semester, Mr. M. D. Edwards, and now that it has a good start the members expect to do much next year. The charter members are Rayner Harper, president; Rosamond Fiedler, vice president; Helen Heindel, secretary; Clifford Pendergraft, treasurer; Louise Pep- per, Maxine Wiegand. Hazel Hervey. The members taken in this year are Samuel Bookin, Ramona Evans. Charles Field, Lee Franklin. Katherine Greenman. Frances Hardic. Jack Harris. Robert Kriener. Betty McGraw, John Webber. sis ¥ � � � � -- ««««« ««««« The Normal Training Club THE Normal Training Club is a very live organization, and has meetings every four or five weeks. Two formal initiations of new members were held in Oc- tober and February. At the regular meetings, special speakers, among them Miss Daly, Miss Hinsey, Mrs. Nixon, Mr. Hannum, and Miss Bell, gave talks. The meetings are held at noon in room 224, and a committee prepares a hot dish for the club. During the fall, the club entertained for their mothers and the play, “The Red Parasol, was given in the auditorium. Refreshments were served in room 224. At Christmas, the club gave four families dinners. Feb- ruary 20th a novel and beautiful chapel program was presented. A May day party and a June dinner for the outgoing Seniors were two interesting Spring events. The election of officers takes place in May and the program for the coming year is planned during the summer. The officers for this year are: president, Mable Hill; vice president, Lucille Clair: recording secretary, Edith Goudy; corresponding secretary. Villetta Cassifl; treasurer. Mildred Sumner; historian. Vera Moon; yell leader, Ruth Parker; Courier reporter, Edna Winger; guard, Jeannette Kearns; pianist, Beat- rice Workman. 5EE� liiiiim� ! .......................... « « ««( The Art Club ANOTHER club has appeared upon the calendar of the ever-increasing list of O. H. S. clubs. The Art Club with Miss Sturtevant as sponser has achieved a notable success by its part in the Christmas pageant. Art's mission is to interpret the beautiful. With this idea in mind the club has organized, not for play, but for work and appreciation. As a subject for special study they have chosen block printing. It is hoped that the club may have an exhibit of their work in the future. With the money earned from the pageant they have started a small library. The officers chosen are, John Murray, master artist; Bernice Clabby, secretary, and Katherine Hengen, treasurer. sis � � � � � ■ ( � «((« � 1� � � � � zzmmmz. «zen za The Home Economics Club OFFICERS Dorothy Lempson, president Marjorie Black, vice president Pauline Clark, secretary Clara Truax, treasurer Dorothy Legg, sergeant-at-arms THE Home Economics Club was organized during the fall semester of 1023. and as it is such a new organization it has had only a good start so far. The purpose of this club is To interest the girls in the duties of Home and Community. The Club is on the scholarship basis; an average of B is necessary to retain one's membership. The meetings arc held the first and third Tuesday of the month in the Home Economics rooms, the first meeting is a business meeting and the second a pro- gram and social meeting. At Christmas time the members made dolls which they sent to the Stocking Club. On December 18 the club held its Christmas meeting in the form of a party in the apartment; the rooms were prettily decorated in Christ- mas greens with a large gift-laden tree at the side of the fireplace. During the evening a play was given by some of the members after which an exchange of handmade gifts was held. On March 4 a formal initiation was held in room 108, at which time 15 new members were taken in. «««TOW «I «€ «{ git - i: ccff The Radio Club THE interest and enthusiasm of the Radio Club have been partially maintained by the meetings held at the homes of the club members, where code work and broadcast receiving have been done. Thirty-seven states have been worked by code; also the following foreign countries: Mexico, Hawaii, Porto Rico, Cuba and Canada. Much of radio work is technical and is reserved for experts only. However, anyone by a little study of the laws of electricity and by exposure to the enthusi- asm of a radio “bug” will soon learn to appreciate and enjoy a broadcast receiving set much better. The officers are as follows: president, James Barnes; secretary, John Davies; treasurer, Vernon Wallace; faculty adviser, C. E. Alton. STUDY periods; irr -- IC««€ UI Le Cercle Francais “iL SAIT PEU L ANGLAIS QUI NE SAIT QUE L ANGLAIS THE French Club has been a very helpful organization durii g the year, with the ever-rcady help of Miss Graham, the instructor. The Club tries to get a better understanding of the French language and to learn to speak it. The meetings are held once every month. At these meetings the members endeavor to speak as much French as possible. The minutes of each meeting are kept in French and read at the succeeding meeting. Short interesting pro- grams arc given, mostly in French, then French games are played. Membership is open to those who are past the first semester French and are making an average of C or above in the second semester. At initiation the first semester the new members were brought before a French court and accused, they then were punished by having to perform some duty. The second semester the new members gave a French program to the old members. The Spanish Club LAS PALABRAS VUELAN; LOS ESCRITOS QUEDAN. ■ M M M AN organization of only a few years' standing in the High School is the Spanish Club, which is gradually getting a more permanent foothold with the aid and enthusiasm of Miss Irene Miller. Miss Miller is very good at Spanish and uses the South American pronunciation. The officers of the club arc chosen every semester. The constitution pro- vides that all members must have an average of C or above, and prove their ability to keep it. Meetings are held once a month with programs concerning the Spanish people, their customs, language, and history. Their meetings are made very interesting by these programs and by the Spanish games played. The club members try to make Spanish a conversational language and use it somewhat at their meetings. OFFICERS—FIRST SEMESTER President, Arthur Hickey; vice president, William Schoech; secretary, Corinne Bailey; treasurer, Helen Nelson. SECOND SEMESTER President. Christine Stiles; vice president, Helen Warren; secretary, Ralph Ramsey; treasurer, Hazel Baker. 1 •� � v « « $ The Latin Club m THE Collegium Latinum, although organized just last September, has more members than any other club in school. And were it not for the strict rules for entrance, it would be much too large to remain as one organization. The purpose of this club is to promote fuller appreciation of Roman life and literature. It has been organized as nearly in accordance with old Roman law as seemed practicable. As in ancient Rome, there are two consuls, a quaestor, praetor, censor, and four aediles. The members are divided into classes repre- senting the classes of Rome, the Senatores, Equites, Plebs, and Servi. Each class has its characteristic pass-word. The Servi (slaves) consist of the A pupils and have no vote. The consuls' special assistants, secretaries and ianitar (door- keeper) and lectors for state occasions are chosen from this class. The programs, planned with the purpose of the club in mind, have proved both interesting and unique; one included slides portraying Roman life and Caesar's wars. Menus of the refreshments served and printed in Latin, were given out at this meeting. Another was an exciting Latin auction which furnished much amusement, besides adding to the treasury. An exhibition of Roman games, a burlesque of the Olympic games, was a feature of another. The Saturnalia was celebrated by a party. There were games and refresh- ments and “Adeste Fideles was learned. Amevia in Latin is sung at nearly every meeting. For the future, the club is planning to give a Latin play, a dance called The Dance of the Water-Carriers.” a moving picture entitled. “Sparticus and the Gladiators. and later in the spring, perhaps, some kind of banquet in imitation of the old Roman ones. club. The Colligium Latinum, is and will continue to be, an active and successful sis itt� � � � ) -..... ■♦ii HE .. The Pep Club EARLY in Septemhcr of '23 the Pep Club met and elected new officers and an adviser. Skeet Wilcox, well known school athlete, was chosen for president —a very desirable choice to all. When the choice of adviser was brought up everyone seemed stumped ’, but after due consideration Mr. Couch was chosen. The club is indeed grateful of their choice as Mr. Couch is with them and always there with an idea when it is needed. After the other officers for the year were chosen the president appointed a committee to vote on the new members. The purpose of the Pep Club is to back all athletic activities, instill zeal and enthusiasm into the students, and boost their spizzerinktum , and no one can possibly say the Club doesn’t live up to this. During the football season the Club put on several ticket-selling campaigns. They also arranged several peppy parades and sold hot-dogs at the games. Also during the football season, a pep chapel was given in which a wrestling match between Dempsey as Ottumwa, and Firpo as our opponent, was staged. Dempsey, of course, was the victor. Then during the basketball season they gave another chapel, in which a King, as the championship of the Little Six. was vamped by the Six members. As in the first chapel the Ottumwa girl succeeded in vamping him. In February the club, deserving some entertainment for themselves, had a dance at the Hotel Ottumwa. Although this is only the second year of the Pep Club it has been very successful and hopes to continue so in the future. The officers are as follows: Hubert Wilcox, president; Betty McGraw, vice president; Ruth Lowe, secretary-treasurer. • UiUtiUf s Girls' Athletics THE POINT SYSTEM INCE the girls of O. H. S. no longer participate in interscholastic games another method had to be devised w hereby a girl might win a letter as before. A point system which was composed of six groups; gymnastics, hygiene, folk-games, games, swimming, and outside activities was planned by Miss Con- noran and Miss Norris. Outside activities include such games as basketball, volley-ball, indoor-baseball, and the Outing Club. In order to qualify for her letter a girl must cam her required number of points in at least four of the groups. If she passes the Shark test she receives two hundred points; for hiking forty-two miles, fifty points; or for teaching a game or folk-game to a class, she may receive twenty-five points. In these things and various others, a senior must earn a total of five-hundred points: a junior, eight hundred points; and a freshman or sophomore, one thou- sand points, in order to win her “O . OUTING CJJJB THE club which is probably the most beneficial to the high school girl is the Outing Club. It provides for less strenuous exercises to get the girl out into the open. In order to gain membership in the club the girl must finish the requirements in either hiking, bicycling, skating, coasting, or horseback-riding. The division which has been most successful so far is hiking under the capable leadership of Jane Hengen. At present there are twenty-three members headed by Alice Edgington. with Gertrude Tyler as secretary. i' I ' The “O Club ROLL CALL Ruth Baum Grace Irwin Edith Wilson Hazel Baker Dorothy Kling Lucy Wilson Alice Edgington Theodora Stoesscl Advisors—Miss Maude Norris. Miss Irene Connoran Honorary Member—Miss Lois King THE letter girls of O. H. S. have been organized into a club this year. Of present there are but eight members, all of whom have won their letters in intcrscholastic basketball. Ruth Baum and Grace Irwin have played all during their high school career. In their freshman year they helped bring home the runner-up cup from the Drake tournament. Dorothy Kling played in her second and third years, while all the others helped to win the Southern Iowa Champion- ship last year. With these girls as charter members the club has started out well and will be carried on from year to year by the girls who fullfil the qualifications of the present system. SE� � ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ “Sharks” CLASSED among the newer sports of O. H. S. probably the most popular among the girls is swimming. Miss Irene Connoran has organized a “Shark Club” of girls who pass the regular requirements at a try-out. A girl can enter only one try-out a semester. The members must be able to do the various strokes, floats, certain distances, correct breathing, and a front dive. The club is now being taught life saving methods under the capable direction of Miss Connoran. Lucy Wilson, president; Anita Mather, secretary; Theodora Stoessel, ex- hibition chairman. im � � an — oca Ca.plains of the. W Hif e. S Norris Conr oran Ti o r i rK e T?e ;5 «««« The First Girls’ Qlee Club 1 Y FAY back in '16—A First Girls’ Glee Club” consisting of twenty-five girls VV who had been members of the Glee Club for one year was organized by Miss Catherine Powers, then Supervisor of Music. Year by year, this club has improved and in iQ2i good fortune came to the Glee Clubs through the coming of Miss Cleva Carson, a capable music supervisor. Under Miss Carson’s direction, the First Girls’ Glee Club has become the most active group of the Music Department. During the year 1023- 24. the girls have been enthusiastically received at all of their appearances, their costumes aiding in making their appearances effective. The girls appeared at various churches, and gave their assistance toward making the Christmas musical a success. Sunday, February 10, at a Vesper service given at the First Methodist Church sponsored by the Senior Club, the girls sang, The Heavens Are Telling, from Hayden’s The Creation and Saint-Saens’ The Swan, accompanied by Law- rence Delano. Mrs. Regina Holcomb, and Miss Dorothy Holcomb. Another event of the history of the 1023- 24 First Girls’ is the girls appearance at the Hotel Ottumwa at the entertainment of the Standard Oil men by the Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs. The girls made a charming entrance in the Dining Hail by lightly skipping around the room and among the tables, singing. “The Iowa Corn Song. From the gallery of the High School Auditorium, at the Christmas Chapel, the girls again won much applause in the antiphonal singing with the glee clubs, and Opera Chorus. The First Girls’ Glee Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday, the seventh period. The officers of the Club are as follows: First Semester—Louise Peppers, president; Alice Trenncman. secretary and treasurer ; Maurinc Gallagher, librarian. Second Semester—Louise Peppers, president; Dorothy Bartmess, secretary and treasurer; Maurine Gallagher, librarian. I •� � � � � —................ The First Boys’ Glee Club THE First Boys’ Glee Club this year is working hard under the very able leader- ship of Mr. T. A. Baldwin to keep up the good name which it has always held, as one of the peppiest and most prominent organizations of O. H. S. There are sixteen members of the club, as follows: First Tenor: Lamont Eaton. Robert Ferguson. Robert Kreiner. Normati Swenson: Second Tenor Farrell Whelan, Charles Strang, George Zika, Arthur Hickey: First Bass: Em- erson Brooks, Clair Stockberger, Everett Curtis, Charles Field: Second Bass: Robert Nelson, Guy Graham, Ross Wiegand; Pianist: Billy Boone. Mr. Baldwin is intending to present the Club soon in some kind of a public entertainment, the exact nature of which has not been definitely decided upon. 0k 0k 0 0k M 0S a « ««-frees • The 0. H. S. Band Pi i� a . ' zh: « TWO of the most prominent organizations in the school this year are the band and orchestra. Both have contributed much time and effort to perfect their organizations and they have been one of the main assets in completing a successful school year. The Band and Orchestra The band which consists of thirty pieces, turned out for every game to help our team to victory, they also played at pep chapels and parades to arouse pep and enthusiasm. 'This year the members were equipped with fine uniforms bought from the proceeds of the Miss Edna Means’ program, fostered by the Hi Y Club. The orchestra which includes fifty pieces also has helped in different ways throughout the year by playing at all of our chapels and special programs. We have been lucky in having at the head of our band and orchestra a new leader, Mr. Baldwin, whose help and direction have made for both our band and orchestra a name of which the students and supporters of the Ottumwa High School arc proud. 1� W11J� I . -7- i a H� - H-Z («««(«( The Second and Third Qirls’ Glee Clubs ALTHOUGH the Second and Third Girls' Glee Clubs are not of the greatest importance they are well worth mentioning. They are made up mostly of Freshmen and Sophomores, training their voices for better places in Glee Clubs. The two clubs have 175 voices in them, 50 for Second Girls’ and 125 for Third Girls’. These are divided into three groups that meet twice a week. These Glee Clubs have three-part voice work. They work mostly for flex- ibility and correct use of voice and tones. They had a share in the success of the Christmas musical and pageant. For music week in May, they worked up the Cantata. ‘Pan on a Summer Day,’’ by Paul Bliss. This is a good standard Cantata and it was a pleasing and enjoyable success made so by the action, dances and beautiful singing. Much credit is due Miss Carson for her constant work with these clubs. i ■ 1 The Opera Chorus ABOUT the most interesting and attractive vocal group in the High School is the Opera Chorus. It has complete harmony of four voices, which blend beautifully. The four voices give a chance for greater variety of expression, and because of the great number in the chorus greater variety of action, scenery, and costumes, are made possible. The Opera Chorus w as one of the main factors that helped put on the Christ- mas pageant in 1923. This was very effective; the chorus and the glee clubs sang Christmas Carols from the back of the Auditorium while Art pictures were given on the stage by the Art Department. The Chorus also sang some special numbers that took well with the audience. Most of the people in the Chorus are Juniors and Seniors, as their voices are more developed and full. The Bohemian Girl was the Opera given this year. This was a great suc- cess because of the hard work that all spent in helping. The Gypsies, the Court people. Count, thieves, Princess and all w'ere w'ell chosen for their parts. How the Count's daughter was stolen when very small, by Gypsies and how many years later she was recovered; also a love story woven in—all this was made suc- cessful by the acting, singing, and most of all by the hard work of Miss Carson in training them. «««-« «� � � � � ♦ (K«« ff«0� � � . : «« « � � � � � � • Cast of “Nothing But the Truth i HI 1 The Dramatic Club ONE of the oldest organizations in Ottumwa High School, the Dramatic Club holds an important place in its history. It has become one of the most im- portant phases of school life. The membership is limited to thirty-five who are chosen for their dramatic ability and high standard of scholarship. The club has been divided into small groups, each group being responsible for the program at one informal meeting. These arc held every two weeks and the more technical side of the theater is studied. The one-act play The Six Who Passed While the Lentils Boil was given for the Music Club early in the season. Nothing But the Truth, a comedy in three acts was also presented and plans have been made for still another later in the year. Much of the success of the Dramatic Club is due to the faculty sponsor. Miss Bateman. Both in training and experience Miss Bateman is especially fitted to fill this position in the ablest manner, as she is a graduate of the School of Oratory at Cornell College, and after spending a season on Ridpath Chautauqua, has coached plays for two years. The aim of the Club—a fuller appreciation of the better class of drama has always been kept in mind. The officers for iqiy'24 were: Otto Montague, president; Louise Peppers, vice president; Marthana Baker, secretary; John Webber, treasurer. � � � � - -- MHF=----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ««««« Debating AT the beginning of the year about twenty-five students reported to Coach Johnson for work in debate. At the try-outs, competition was strong for the coveted six places. The two teams and their alternates were chosen and work began in earnest. John Webber. Carl Davies and LeRoy Dencfe prepared the affirmative of the question Resolved that the U. S. should begin a gradual re- duction of the protective tariff. and Bernard Henscn, Edward Bonnifield and Ross Wiegand the negative. The practice debate with Washington was lost at both places. Hard luck followed the boys all year, but they deserve unstinted praise for their excellent work and good sportsmanship. THE DEBATING TEAM AFFIRMATIVE John Webber—John shows good stage poise and is steady in rebuttal. He will be lost through graduation. Carl Davies—Carl, although a new debater this year showed up well, and we expect great things of him in the future. LeRoy Denefe—Lc Roy is a w ide reader and is always thoroughly prepared with a wealth of material. This is his last year. NEGATIVE Edward Bonnifield—Edward is a very fluent speaker and has a way all his own. I n summarizing and refuting the opposing case he show s his preparedness. Bernard Hensen—Bernard is a very quiet, logical speaker and never be- comes confused. This ends his three years’ career as a debater. Ross Wiegand—Ross has a fine stage appearance and demands the attention of the audience. Much is expected of him next year. Declamatory IS m GIRLS’ IN the early part of the first semester, a score of eager and thoroughly interested participants tried out for the Girls’ Declamatory contest. From the contestants were chosen Margaret Madden and Betty McGraw. Margaret was the represen- tative to the Big Nine at Burlington and won fourth place with her dramatic piece The Lost Word.’’ Both Margaret and Betty, who reads the humorous piece Waiting for the Train. took first in their respective classes at Russell. Betty won first in her class at Bloomfield and Margaret won third in her class. At the pre-district contest at Ainsworth Betty took third place. BOYS’ The boys of O. H. S. are yearly increasing their interest in declamatory work. This year was a record breaker and a goodly measure of boys tried out, most of them in the Oratorical or Dramatic class. Competition ran close and Robert Krcincr for the second time carried off first honors and represented O. H. S. in the Big Nine. The oration “On Flander s Field won him three laurels, first in his class at Russell, ninth place in the contest at Fairfield, and second in his class at Bloomfield. As this is Bob’s last year we hope that some of the boys who made such an excellent showing at the try-outs will step up and continue his good work. «««« iq24 Football Squad � � � � ■ ««« Review of ’24 Football Season THE football season which has just passed was one in which rare and noted records were made and star-players were found. Every man deserves credit for his bit to O. H. S.. from the lowest scrub to captain Solly. At the end of the season we met with tough luck at Fairfield and Osky but every season has its ups and downs and who can speak against a team which piled up 162 points to their opponents 55? The season began on September 22, when O. H. S. met Fremont here and swamped them. iq-o. The next game. September 29. with Mt. Pleasant furnished our stars good practice, and we sure came out on top with 23-0. Here on October 6. Ottumwa and vicinity began to sit up and take notice. Who wouldn't, when their own home town team brings Chicago down and swamps them. 27-0? That's just what they did. Morgan Park. Chicago decided to come down and take all the vanity out of Ottumwa but they went home with their tails between their legs. Then O. H. S. played their first out-of-town game and—swish—off goes another contender for the title. They played Albia on October 13. the score being 13-0. The next game was on October 27 with Bloomfield, but Bloomfield seemed to lack experience or were afraid or,—they couldn’t keep the ball. But anyhow Ottumwa just piled the score up to 45 and then decided to stop. Well now’ what have you got to say? That is 127 points scored for O. H. S.. without a point for their opponents. On November 3 an exciting game was staged on the Walter Schaffer field. It was with Knoxville and was fought every inch of the way. The score was q-o at the end of the half. In the last quarter Knoxville pulled a tackle-around play and ran 55 yards for a touchdown. The score ended q-b, the first points against Ottumwa. Next the second team met Hedrick on November 8 and defeated them 13-0. The next fight was the deciding game of the season. Fairfield met Ottumwa there. November 10. The first half was very exciting and closed with thescore o-o. Then in the last quarter Fairfield played a fake pass formation play and went over for a touchdown. Two times more they did this. The game ended 19-7, the first defeat for O. H. S. Then on November 17 the team pulled them- selves together and beat the Davenport huskies 6-0. The last game was at Osky on November 30. But Ottumwa lost their heads and fumbled the ball many times because of a heavy snow storm which set in. and the game ended 30-0, Osky's favor. With all rather inexperienced men for next year but plenty of raw material we wish the football season of 25 success. «cmegaii � � � � ------------ =-— « (Sox) Captain Paul Soloman—Quarterback Little, but Oh my!! Sox rounded out his fourth year on the gridiron for O. H. S. this year. His head saved many a precious game by quick thinking, placing his plays, slipping and twisting through some of the best tackles of the state. O. H. S. will be lucky to get as good a captain in years to come. His spirit was fine and we are proud of him. (Sweeney) Ralph Sweeney—Left Half Fast and Furious. Sweeney played some fine football this season. His specialties arc long sure passes and ability to slip through the opponent's line. On defensive he could always be depended upon to stop an end run reaching him. Sweeney will be here next year and much will be expected of him. (Poggie) Nolan Pierce—Right half Tough and hard as steel. Poggie was a very valuable man in this year’s season. He was little but an ox could not stop him and he was especially good in bucking the line and nagging passes. Fie was fast and sure on his feet and was every place where the opponents were not. (Math) Clarence Matheney—Full-back Plug that line. Math was one of the stars of 24’s eleven and comes up to Skinny Grooms in playing his position. He hit like lightning and was good at following up his interference. He could always be depended upon to make a good gain, always reliable, and at backing up the line he was in every play. This was his last year and his absence will be keenly felt. (Joe) Joe Ferguson—Left end Get that man. Joe showed himself to be one of the best ends in the state this year. He had sticky fingers for catching long passes. He sure could pull 'em in. He was in every play- tackling, smashing, passing, and breaking up interference. Next year's team will have a hard vacancy to fill in when it comes to replacing Joe. who graduates this year. (Rater) Cornelius Rater—Tackle Hit ’em like a ton of brick. O. H. S. has reason to be proud of her tackle this year, since Rater was in a great measure responsible for our strength both on the offense and defense. Not only did he defend the pig-skin but he could kick it and when in danger the ball would always go sailing over the enemies’ heads. Nothing could pass him on the line. Sorry we have to lose you. Rater. � � � � — ----------------------------«««« Cook in Chuck T ubby Jack «€«€ «« Ninuin � � � � � - ««««« I e « (Chuck) Ralpi i Adamson—Left guard ‘He played the game. Chuck was always fighting. He was right there when it came to tearing into plays, smashing through the line and making things go wrong for the enemy in general. He made a very solid block in the line. It was practically impossible to get through him. There will be a big hole in his place next year. (Tubby) Paul Thorne—Center Try to get through me. Tubby was right there in every way. His passes were sure. His weight enabled him to make holes for successful center smashes. He had a little trouble with his right ankle at the last of the season, but he pulled out in time to play the last game at Osky. He will be missed next year. (Gookin) Marvin Gookin—Right guard Down and under. Gookin played a fast and furious game for O. H. S. this year. His hands were his greatest asset. What he didn’t have in weight he made up for in speed. Gookin is also leaving us this year. (Tuff) Vernel Toemmes—Tackle bight. Tuff was a fighter and also had the strength of an ox. Nothing could stop him or get past him. He was a prominent star on our team. He was always first through the line. His playing is another thing that will be missed next year. (Niman) John Niman—Right end Show ’em to me. Niman was another one of our men who showed up well in a gallery of stars. He was always in the midst of the fray and fought until the whistle blew. With his height and jumping ability he could get almost impossible passes. As a tackier he hit hard and was sure of his man. Sorry we couldn’t have you another year, Niman. (Jack) Jack Harris—Half-back Jack was Handicapped by his weight but his speed made up for it. was fine and clean sports was his model. His spirit « «««« i ««««« - T Wall ■l+ « €««¥ ] 1 «« « i e I M i ' M :: i (Tubby) George Zika—Guard Tubby clawed and fought like a tiger and created a rumpus in general. The only trouble was that he was too light for the position. He was always fighting and pepping up the team. (Walt) Walter Forsythe—Guard Walt always played a hard, square game. He is noted for his spirit and fight. There was not a man as regular in practice and his training earned recognition for him. (Reeky) Reed uist—Guard At guard Reedquist was always fighting away, tearing holes for the backs or going through himself for the ball. He played a good game and much more is expected of him next year. (Parks) Harlan Parks—Quarter Harlan has served faithfully and has proven himself a valuable asset to the machine. He is one of those talented individuals who can play most anything they take a notion to. His generalship is noteworthy. He will surely make a star next year. (Skeet) Hubert Wilcox—End Skeet played a bottling game at end. There was always fight in him and very few plays ever got around him. On the defensive he was a vicious tackier. He has served faithfully for O. H. S. four years, and rightfully deserves much credit for giving all he had to the Ottumwa eleven. (Ick) Leon Lane—Center One of the peppiest fellows on our squad. We are sorry he is leaving us. With an added year of experience, with his weight, fight, and pep he should make a star player. During the past season he played in most all the games. it i m ft� � � ! « «« « % •!� � � � � 0 Review of Basket Ball Season Muscatine at Ottumwa Mt. Pleasant at Ottumwa Ottumwa at Washington Washington at Ottumwa I-'airfield at Ottumwa Ottumwa at Burlington Ottumwa at Muscatine Ottumwa at Mt. Pleasant Burlington at Ottumwa Ottumwa at Fairfield O. V. Jan. 4 H 5 Jan. I 1 34 10 Jan. 18 33 10 Jan. 25 23 H Feb. 17 21 Feb. 2 12 q Feb. 8 13 4 Feb. 15 14 7 Feb. 22 20 IQ Feb. iq 7 17 FINAL STANDING OF LITTLE SIX— 24 Won Lost Pet. Fairfield 10 0 1000 Ottumwa 8 2 800 Burlington 5 5 500 Mt. Pleasant 3 7 300 Muscatine 3 1 7 300 Washington Q 100 REVIEW OF SEASON THIS year Ottumwa started the basketball season with six letter men but before the season was over they had lost three of them. The usual story of hard luck and ineligibility played its part, but O. H. S. had a successful season in spite of the loss of Ferguson and Gookin. Out of 14 games played Ottumwa lost two. Both these games were lost to Fairfield who later went to the state tournament at Boone. Captain Matheny starred at running guard as did Niman at center and Vincent at forward. Soloman played his usual consistent game at forward and Groves, a new man at guard, played a fine game at that position. The team had a first class gym, outclassed nowhere in the state, this year and under these surroundings they worked hard for a successful season, and that they were not disappointed is shown by the fact that they scored 233 to their opponents 142. Every letter man will graduate next year and with the possibility of having the state championship here next year all men should work hard to build a team to continue the glories of O. H. b. With this in view a team consisting of all new men was sent to the Mt. Pleasant tournament to gain experience. On January 4 the Little Six Conference began and Ottumwa walked through the first four games with overwhelming scores. O. H. S. defeated Muscatine on that date. 15-5 and both teams showed a dashing style of play. On January 11, the red and white heroes defeated Mt. Pleasant, 34-10. Clever floor work and close guarding showed up to good advantage for Ottumwa. On January 18 Ottumwa swamped Washington. 33-10. and were never in danger once in the game. Not being satisfied by beating Washington once they defeated them a week later, 23-13. The next game, with Fairfield, was termed the hardest of the season. Both teams scrapped for the top place and it was one of the most exciting games ever played on an O. H. S. floor. But at the last minute Fairfield slipped past the Ottumwa guards and scored 2 extra points, making 21 to Ottumwa’s 17. On February 2, Ottumwa played a stiff game with Burlington there, winning 12 to q. � � � 1_____ . rgi y� � � Six days later the O. H. S. stars went to Muscatine again defeating them 14-4. The air-tight defense of Groves and Matheny did not give their opponents a try at the basket. In a fast and close game Ottumwa wiped another contender for the title off the map by defeating Mt. Pleasant by a score of 14-7. The game was hard-played throughout and well-battled to the last minute of play. On Feb- ruary 22 the fastest, best played and most hard fought game staged on the local floor was played. O. H. S. defeated the Burlington quintet in the final home game of the season by 20-iq. The game was won by Niman in the last minute of the fight. February 2Q. O. H. S. basketball team lost to Fairfield by a score of 17-7. About 1.000 fans crowded in the Fairfield armory to witness the last game of the season. It was a fast-played, and well-guarded game, and everybody was proud of Ottumwa in her last game of ‘24. f (Math) Captain Matheny Right Guard Matheny is one of the best, if not the best, running guard ever developed at O. H. S. Playing four years of starring basketball he gave his all. He was a speedy and heady player, mixing in with every plan and had an uncanny eye for the basket. He knew basketball and observed faithfully all training rules. If we had reached the Boone state tournament he would have without a doubt been placed on the all state team. Give us more Matheny s! (Diz) Gerald Vincent Diz played three years of basket- ball at forward or center and he played the game. His height enabled him to get the ball and made him a valuable player. His best position, where most of his shots were made, was under the basket and he could drop the ball in. He w as one of the highest point makers of the team. Vincent has given much to O. H. S. athletics and deserves a great deal of credit. « M i 1 m « ««««] i Sox Ninum Pete Ciookin Groves Hodge (Sox) Paul Soloman—Forward What we have said about Math, and Diz. can be dittoed to Sox. that is. all but the height. All he lacked was a few inches more in length, but nevertheless Sox is a great star in O. H. S. athletic history. With his speed and determination he was in the middle of every play in every game. We lose Solly this year and O. H. S. will know it best in next year's athletics. John Niman—Center John Ximan is another leading star in the O. H. S. quintette. Where could we have done in basketball history w ithout Niman? A man who has starred for three years for the honor of Ottumwa, and played a wonderful game deserves all the credit that we can give. So-long Johnnie. (Pete) Frederick Nanes—Running Guard Pete was another new star on Ottumwa’s floor and showed his ability at every chance he had. Besides filling his guard position well he has sent the ball spinning through the loop many a time. Pete deserves as much credit in bringing home the bacon as any man on the team. (Gookin) Marvin Gookin—Forward Although Gookin met with some hard luck during the past year he rendered O. H. S. a valuable service in the basketball line in the years ’23 and ’22. He w'as a fast man and sure of the basket and made a specialty of waiting in a corner and dropping the ball in the loop at a short range. Erwin Groves—Standing Guard Do we all remember Pete Pruitt? I’ll say!; and here is his double in ability. Groves was a very valuable man, in guarding, getting the ball, and winning the victorv. This was his first vear of basketball and we rank him with the veterans. (Hodge) Roger Cornelison Standing Guard Talk about fight! Hodge has played quite a few games this year and has developed into fame through speed, fight and loyalty. Did you see him play at Mt. Pleasant, and smash into their plays? Well, if you didn't, you missed some- thing, and w hen a man can cover his part of the floor with ease he stands out as being a star. II (Fang) Mr. Farrington Farrington has been a man who is very little heard of around the school in the past year but has rendered a very v aluable service to O. FI. S. Fie took it upon his shoulders to do all the dirty work and every athletic man is much in- debted to Fang. He is usually patching up football pants or a shoe or working on the basketball suits. Many a scrub would have been minus a good second- hand suit if it wasn't for F'arrington. He takes a personal interest in the men and renders first aid and gives anybody a rubdown after a hard evening’s prac- tice. But more than this he has helped the fame of O. H. S. another notch by giving many pointers to the wrestlers and through his swimming classes aided in the class of '24 champion swimmers. Just ask any man in athletics and he will tell you the same. Coach George Yount Football—Basketball—Track What's the matter with Yount1 That’s what they all say after they have heard of him and of the highly successful seasons he has lead O. H. S. in every branch of athletics. Yount is of the type that can get the best out of the players, bad or poor and is noted for his pep and fight. Play fair, but play the game.” is what he tells the teams before a doubtful and hard game, and the results of the football, basketball, and track seasons of the last five years, alone prove Mr. Younts' ability. He takes interest in everyone of the players and gives everybody a fair chance. He sees to it that his men are playing according to the rules and that they keep training to be the best physically fit to give their best to O. H. S. We are indeed very fortunate in having Yount for an athletic coach. 0k M 0k 3BftaE What's the matter with the wrestlers? OTTUMWA S wrestlers this year have been very extraordinarily good and have showed their ability at every match in which we contended. They deserve much credit and all the honor that our school can give them. They have given all their ability, what do we owe them! In both dual meets this year they took all the points. With Osky here on February 13 they sailed through with ease—20-0. There were seven matches, and we captured six by decision and one by fall. On February 1 the team won its first match of the season from Davenport high school by the one-sided score of 24-0. Out of the six matches O. H. S. got four falls and two decisions. On Fri- day, February 15 the squad went to Iowa City and entered in the state wrestling meet. The four cities represented were Marshalltown. Ottumwa. Belle Plaine and Anamosa. Our first place was taken by Adamson. Wilcox, Franklin, and Sauers took second, while Kielkopf and Booth came in as third. Marshalltown won the meet with 43 points and Ottumwa took second with ib. At the Iowa State meet five men were taken, and with a lot of tough luck we placed sixth But our first two meets made up for this defeat and on the whole the season has been verv successful. The Mat Season � � � � � _ wmi - - mm� � � I «!� � � � � Chuck Lee Skeel Skeel Kielkopf Boots mi+ «cc rtcg ■ 1 ;; H i i : ' s ffl (Lee) Lee Franklin—135 pound Lee Franklin is another one of our noted wrestlers. Flc captured the Iowa state championship in 23. In the Osky match he pinned his man in 1 minute and 25 seconds, it being the only fall. In the Davenport duel match he also won by a fall in 4 minutes. That shows that he was no weakling or quitter. His actions speak louder than anything a man can say on paper. You just have to see him in action. (Chuck) Ralph Adamson—158 pound To Ralph Adamson O. FI. S. gives in a large measure all the credit of coaching and running the mat team. Fie showed great leadership and ability as a captain. In the Oskaloosa match he was the feature of the evening. His man was a 190 pound giant while Chuck w ith his 158 pounds of wildcat, grit and fighting spirit gained the time advantage of two minutes and 12 seconds. Some wrestler. Eh! Chuck is a senior and has done as much for O. H. S. as any man in football and wrestling. (Skeet) Herbert Wilcox—115-125 pound The man you can t down. Another of our champions and one Who put his heart and soul into training and giving his best to O. H. S. In the Davenport match he downed his man in quick time and with Osky he almost pinned Graham but gained the time advantage of 4 minutes and 5 seconds. Skeet is the president of the senior class, and he shows the highest type of sportsmanship. (Skeet) Hessel Sauers—12 5-115 pound This is the first year Skeet Sauers has had opportunity to show his ability, but he proved what he could do in both the dual meets and at Iowa City. His time advantage with the Osky man was 5 minutes and 45 seconds and with North of Davenport it was 6 minutes and 20 seconds and at times almost had him pinned. (Kielkopf) Clarence Keilkopf—145 pound Keilkopf showed great grit and determination in the Davenport match here. Baker of the D. H. S. used the headlock time after time, and on several occasions had the local mat star in a bad fix, but w ith his cleverness he pulled out of the holds and in the end came on top with 1 minute and 20 seconds advantage. (Boots) Bernard Booth—105 pound Our 105 pound star is Booth. Little, but Oh! My! In his bout with Osky he displayed his skill by gaining a time advantage of 5 minutes and 25 seconds. I fl 1 . «BBS� ----- Track Season r | ''HIS year Coach George Yount has been particularly fortunate in having an - • uncqualed squad of cinder artists captained by Diz Vincent, O. H. S.’s elong- ated streak of greased lightning. Diz however had to shake it up quite a bit to keep ahead of the rest of the team composed of Hermann, Adamson. Cecconi, Skeet Wilcox, Harper. Husky Harris, Niemeyer, Brody, Gilbert, and ast but not least, Arden Edwards. If however, you have a tendency to disbelieve the facts mentioned above we would recommend you to cast a glance at the trophy case wherein repose the cup the team nailed at Drake for the Class A two mile relay, together with sundry medals awarded for winning third in the two mile relay and third in the medley- race. If your eyes can stand the shock then look farther and glimpse the cup the two mile relay team won at the Kansas relays, surrounded by its retinue of admiring medals, together with the medals won at Parsons where we placed third. Incidentally it might be well to mention the fact that the team copped second place at Grinnell. among some real stiff competition, with Diz being individual high point man. Gerald Vincent (Diz) Behold our track star. A man who can place second in the United States is a runner of no mean ability, and that is the record of our star who ran for the glory of old O. H. S. at Philadelphia. Penn- sylvania. November 25, 1923! This is not the only- title that has been placed on our local champion runner however. He has placed first in the last two years in the state Cross Country run, and three years ago in ’22 he took second and fourth in the half mile runs respectively. Some runner eh! Be- sides being a wonder at running Diz is also a valu- able man at basketball, and all you have to do to know his ability as an athlete is see him in action. Kiddies Know What’s Best CHOCOLATES 8“b I EASE IHE lASTE MILK CHOCOLATE To the Graduate of 1924 During the years of your childhood and up unto the present time you have associated the word “Donelan’s” as a synonym for style, quality and service. This store joins hands with the well-wishers for the success of your coming step from boyhood and girlhood into the realm of manhood and womanhood, and our aims and hopes are centered in giving you that same lasting service and satisfaction in the future as we have in the past, � The model sketched here typifies one of our latest styles, and should be especially pleasing to the graduate of 1924. Dresses and wraps to meet your needs, priced from $10.00 to $69.50. Imogene: Oh! Lawrence I saw your picture the other day.” Lawrence: Where? Imogene: On a salmon can, you poor fish. 1'Jte Woman s Shop Exclusive but not expensive Correct Apparel —for the miss who would be properly clad . Your coat, suit or dress is here at the price you wish to pay. T. Sullivan, Incorporated 220 EAST MAIN STREET Jambs F. Lamm, President Mrs. Frank Raney, Vice President Fishing Tackle - Radio Supplies HARPER McINTIRE CO. HARDWARE . WRIGHT DISTON . VICTOR COMPANY SPALDING . GOLDSMITH . SPORTING GOODS JL • jT HAH7WARE 105 EAST MAIN STREET - I 14 SOUTH COURT STREET Old colored Mammy: 'Ise wants a ticket fo Florence. Ticket agent (after ten minutes of weary thumbing over railroad guides): Where the dickens is Florence?” Old colored Mammy: Settin' over dar on de bench. Watches as up-to-date as your new suit of clothes . Beautifully engraved white - gold watches at prices that are surprising- ly low. R. B. SWENSON JEWELER Education Culture of mind in school or college is one thing of vast importance. Education Culture of appearance in dress is another and in its way, just as important. JC And in this regard—a good store is a good college to at- tend. Where affable and well posted assistants can show you the proper mer- chandise and convey to you valuable suggestions Such a store is Swirles Kingly Shirts Collars attached or de- tached in patterns that are new and different. $2 $2.JO $3 Holeproof Hose For men, women and children in different col- ors and styles. 40c to $3.2) Straw Hats A complete stock to choose from in the latest shapes and braids. $2 $350 $5 Suits Worth While A suit you could wear for graduation or any other time. Plain unfinished blues, pow- der blues or new shades of grey and tan. $30 $35 $40 OTHER SUITS $25.00 to $50.00 THE HUB CLOTHIERS Speaking of tantalogy and redundancy, look at this: In one of Mr. Baldwin's classes one of the students while reciting made a repetition. Rising in his chair Prof. Baldwin said: You made a redundant ti ntalogical repetition of the same thing over again twivee.” CANDIES ICECREAM Phone 860 Luncheonette Private Rooms for Special Parties 107 NORTH COURT [I SURE ENJOYED PROFESSOR PARSLEYS LECTURE OH Xt- U.O pYRO RAPtt Y LRSTHI1E. iX (MOWS THAT? DlOfiT €C You] THERE. «V NT.mD BOUGHT TICKETS ANO GAVE THEM TO MY PARENTS’ MNDTHIYJ wentj “ — i. Bob Ferguson received a telegram from his friend in New York. He showed it to Ducky who said: ’Wonderful quick things these telegrams. Bob. Quick isn't the word for it, why the gum on the envelope isn’t dry yet. Automobile Pasteurized and Bicycle Bottled Milk Accessories and Cream The most complete stock in the city. We also give that prompt service and court- eous treatment which pleases WHOLESALE AND RETAIL B. A. Hand Co. 402 CHURCH STREET. PHONE 49 GRAHAM MILK COMPANY 627 WEST SECOND STREET OTTUMWA. IOWA OUR BEST WISHES FOLLOW the CLASS of i q 2 4 and WHEN in YEARS to come YOU wish to TURN back to THOUGHTS of YOUR classmates and LOOK again on FACES you would NOT forget KINDLY remember that IT has been a GREAT pleasure TO have been ASSOCIATED with YOUR class and PLACE the PICTURES IN this ANNUAL. V ou'll agree to all we say about a Royal Park suit it's authentical- ly English—becoming—genuinely custom-like. You’ll look well groomed in it and enjoy it feel thoroughly at ease. Our tailors at Fashion Park never developed a finer style. J. B. SAX COMPANY f $45 Mr. Cree in Chemistry explaining the value of possessing a rubber apron: “I suppose seventy-nine cents does seem quite a bit to pay for an apron but I’ve found from experience that its cheaper to buy an apron now than a new dress later on. Are you going to College this fall? Make a business training pay your way through college. Every year many high school grad- uates who expect to enter college come to the Iowa Success School for a thor- ough business training. They find it of great value to them in college work. Let us tell you how a business training will help you through col- lege. Write for catalog. IOWA SUCCESS SCHOOL OTTUMWA, IOWA Sullivan Jay Funeral Directors and Licensed Emhalmers M2 WEST SECOND STREET PHONE 122 Mr. Smith has left his umbrella again. I do believe he would lose his head if it were loose. I daresay he would. 1 heard him say only yesterday that he was going to Colorado for his lungs. Phoenix Trust Company MOORE DRUG COMPANY HOTEL OTTUMWA BUILDING 101 EAST SECOND STREET 114 South Market Street Farm Loans Bonds Trusts Prescription Specialists Royal Line v Good School and College Tablets and Stationery For Sale at all Drug and Stationery Stores NIEMEYER BROS. SOLE DISTRIBUTORS New Sport Dresses for Country Club or evening wear, in all the new shades. Sport hats to match. Silk Hosiery in all the new shades in chiffon Banana. Apricot Peach. Black and White. $1.15 to $1.50. Emporium Always showing something new Johnny hung his little sister, She was dead before they missed her. Johnnny's alius up to tricks, Ain't he cute1—he’s only six. Headquarters for Picture Frames and Artists' Supplies C. W. LANGDALE 220 EAST SECOND STREET Kodaks Eastman Films Stationery Books Hofmann Drug Company “Ils the cut of your clothes that counts Clothes for the Golden Days of Youth It’s very right that there are special styles—special fabrics—for the Golden days of youth. In what period of life is appearance more important—more definite in its advantages and satisfaction? How well we recognize this truth is very amply evidenced in our present wonderful showing. Boys—you'll enjoy browsing around these good things we’re offering. You'll like the prices, too. Where Society Brand Clothes are sold Bremer’s FORMERLY HOPPE S ottumwa’s best clothiers Bob Ferguson (in chemistry): Say Mr. Cree how do they get pickles so nicely arranged in the bottles'’” Mr. Cree: Why Robert don't you know ? They just pile the pickles up and blow' the bottles around them. Hawkeye Lumber C. E. Cross Company Company BUY TOr IT OF US Yard and offices 647-653 West Second Street Smart Clothes for Women, Dfflisses Phone tQ2 R. V. PORTER. Manager amt Cfirts 118 EAST MAIN WE URGE AN EARLY VISIT AT •DREYER'S- OTTUMWA, IOWA The magic of youth finds itself charm- ingly expressed in Dreyer’s Apparel. There is a buoyant swing, an extra grace, well suited to young wearers. Clothes for Sport Wear - Clothes for Party Time Clothes for School - Clothes for Vacation ----DREYER’S-------- He: “The cave man used to drag his bride to the altar by the hair of her head.” She: ”1 see. A girl who wore false hair stood a good chance of dying an old maid.” When you think of Chocolates Mary Jane —think of Bread Perfection JL Chocolates! • f MANUI’'AC TUREI� BV Lowenberg’s CANDY COMPANY Better Bread Fine Cakes Fruits Candies good things to eat Lunch Ice Cream Helen: “Who were you out with last night, Elizabeth?” Elizabeth: “My aunt.” Helen: “Nell, tell your aunt he ought to shave. Say it with Flowers Kemble Floral Company Guaranteed Flowers FLOWBRPHONE 725 112 NORTH COURT THE RELIABLE CLEANER HAM A Promise of a Fine Family Meal See the brand - name stamped on each ham John Morrell S2 Co. GENERAL OFFICES OTTUMWA. IOWA As the dancer took his fair partner down to supper, she seemed to hypnotize the waiter for he could not take his eyes off her. At last the dancer could stand it no longer. '1 say, my man, he exclaimed, what makes you stare so rudely at this lady?” ”It ain’t rudeness, sir, believe me it ain’t, returned the servant, It’s genuine admiration. This is the fifth time she has been down to supper tonight.” As you all know it is exceedingly hot in Uma, Arizona. An inhabitant Bill, nicknamed Uma” Bill decided to go north for the winter but when he had been there for only a few days he froze to death. As the ground was too hard to dig a grave in they had to cremate him. After he had been in the crematory oven for several hours the attendant opened the door to see how he was getting along and much to his surprise Bill raised up and yelled— You darn fool close the door' This is the first time I’ve been comfortable since 1 left Uma!” A sergeant having in charge a squad of recruits was drilling and explaining to them the use of the rifle. The lesson covered instructions on how to load the rifles. At the order to “stand ready” all the men placed themselves in the correct position to await the command of fire at will . One rookie failed however to comply he lowered his gun and asked: Which one is Will? A LESSON IN ARITHMETIC He is teaching her arithmetic because that is his mission. He kissed her once he kissed her twice and said Now that’s addition. And so he added smack by smack in silent satisfaction. She sweetly gave his kisses back and said Now that’s subtraction. Then he kissed her and she kissed him without an explanation Then both together smiled and said Now that is multiplication. But Dad appeared upon the scene and made a quick decision He kicked that lad three blocks away and said: Now that’s division For Miss Graduate Her Graduation Qift Correct footwear for parties. There is no more fitting or pleasing tribute dances, receptions, sports Correct shoes for every dress for the occasion. for school work well done than the lasting gift of a pretty Wrist Watch or Diamond Ring. No other gifts hold equal charm in the youthful mind. •SHOE ECONOMISTS5? 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Newest graduation and memory books Party favors and dec- orations for 0. H. S. parties Greeting cards for graduates An interesting list of gifts suit- able for the i )24 graduate Ko- daks and Kodak Albums, station- Margie Double Mesh Hair Nets ery and fountain pens The The finest net on the market for best in books, biography, travel. the money. poetry, classics and new fiction loc each, 3 for 25c V Beautifully illustrated edi- tions of poetry and prose Bi- Grey and white 10c straight blcs and Testaments ft Attractive gift games now ready at Parks Drug Store “Service’ L. R. Steel Co. 5c to $ 1.00 stores Mr. Couch to postman Have you got any mail for me? Postman What’s your name' Mr. Couch: Never mind, it’s on the envelope. PERSONAL ATTENTION TO EVERY CUSTOMER Northern States Power Company ellows, when you really want good clothes— re- member we sell the cele- brated “Hick- ey Freeman” quality ( The most wonderful designed and tailored clothes known Cramblit 6 Poling. 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WORK Dentist 218 EAST SECOND STREET sjohn Ni fn an thmks sta for- c a55 h J «5 Calendar for the School Year SEPTEMBER 4 School starts. 5—Everybody running wild, you start for one place anti end up six blocks the other side of it. 6 -Some few bright students have been able to find their classes and arc giving the new teachers the once-over. 7—Traffic regulations—everybody to the right! 10—Where, oh! where have our lockers disap- peared to? 14—Journalism classes starting in to publish the “Argus News”. 17— One of our freshmen, Bailey Webber, finally finds his class. 18— Dramatic Club tryouts start, and everyone is looking too dramatic for words. 19— Chapel today. Judge Moon speaks on the Constitution. Dick is arrested. 20— Gym classes are starting and there are many tardy students who just can't take a shower and dress in 10 minutes. 22—Fremont football game. Beat 'em. First game of the year. 24— Subscribe for the Argus News! 25— Cafeteria is now in full swing. Lots of students eat with Gus”. Glee Clubs or- ganized. 26— Band has first practice under Mr. Baldwin. Pep Club organizes and elects officers. Chapel for the Mt. Pleasant football game. Got ’em, too! 27— Freshmen organize in Room 300. A whole mess of 'em. Hi-Y organizes and elects officers. OCTOBER 1— Radio Club organizes. 2— First issue of the Argus News out. 3— Sophomores organize. Chapel, Mr. Luk sings. 5— Pep Club stages big parade for Morgan Park football game to be held tomorrow. Lots of pep. 6— O. H. S. eleven wallop Morgan Park team 27—0!!!! 8— Juniors elect officers. Special edition of the Argus out this morning honoring the victory over Morgan Park. 10—Chapel, Fire Chief Sloan speaks on Fire Prevention. 11 Latin Club has new kind of party, legions 'n everything. 12 - Tickets being sold for Edna Means program. Mr. Baldwin an ardent supporter. 13—Albia football game won by Yount’s “Bull Dogs. Score 13-0. 16—Second edition of the Argus News out. 18— Band hoping for new suits if tickets sell for Edna Means. 19— Edna Means program. Big turn-out. 22—Librarians chosen and everything going slick. 24— Orchestra on the platform in chapel. Lots of music. Annual staff chosen. Dramatic Club initiation at Marthanna Baker’s. 25— Locker keys out today. Pep chapel, great prizefight. Firpo loses! 26— Vacation! Teacher’s Institute! Hurray for the teachers! 27— Wallop Bloomfield 45-0. Keep up the good work, boys. 30— Argus News out today. 31— Assigned seats in chapel! Helen and Mar- vin are sad!! They aren’t the only ones either. NOVEMBER 1 Everybody looking pretty because pictures are being taken for the Annual. 2— Pep meeting and class meeting. New hair- cuts are being sported. 3 Argus News out today. Knoxville vs. Ot- tumwa, we win, 9-6. Poor Joe!! 5—Mary Lucille Emery, first senior to pay her $5. 7—Same old stall. Pictures still being taken. 9— Declamatory tryouts. 10— Big game—Fairfield defeats us 19-7. Lots of rooters accompany team. 12—No one but teachers can get in the building before 8:30! B-r-r-r. It's cold for in- dustrious students. 13— Everyone selling tickets for “The Merchant of Venice.” 14— Argus News out today. Chapel. 15— Students of Argus News and Annual staff leave for Grinncll to attend the Press Con- vention. 16 Keen Pep chapel! Budd Williams back from Florida. We knew you wouldn’t stay. Budd. 17 Everyone nearly dies of thrills at the Dav- enport game. Mathcnv is the Hero of all the girls. Score, 6-0. 19— Billy Boone leads sale of “Merchant of Venice” tickets. 20— Mr. Couch's room flooded with ticket sellers and buyers. 23 “Merchant of Venice.” Everyone out to see if Portia said “The quality of mercy is not strained.” 26—Journalism class turns over new leaf. “I Wonder Why?” (sung by the entire class) “Diz leaves. 28— Everyone looking forward to vacation. Pep chapel by Argus News staff. 29— Turkey Day! Osky vs. O. H. £. First snow and second defeat. “Diz” Vincent runs in National Interscholastic Cross Country run at Philadelphia and wins second place!!! 30— -Vacation. DECEMBER 5— Home Declam. Contest. 6— Intelligence test. My! but everyone looks bright. 7— Bob Kriener goes to Fairfield to Boys’ Big Nine Declamatory contest. 10— Swimming starts today. Now for the sharks! 11— Mr. Cree’s Awkward Club” has its initial meeting and it is hoped that the member- ship will increase. 12— New shelves in the library. Senior president shines his shoes and combs his hair, because —he is going to have his picture taken. 17— Juniors select class pins and rings. 18— Argus News out. Christmas pageant. 21— School out for Christmas vacation. Merry Xmas and many presents! Fare-thee-well 1923! JANUARY 2— Everyone back. Many teachers sport bob- bed hair and new style hair cuts. Gym seems to have affected many of our air damsels. 3— Temperature goes down to 12 below. Mus- catine B. B. game, 15-5! Band appears at game in their brand new uniforms. Bald- win is proud. 8— Charles Field has a new coat. Senior girls plan money-making scheme by the movies. Annual staff is working hard. 11 -Mt. Pleasant B. B. game, 34-11! Practices going on for “By Jove. 14— First school movie, quite thrilling. 15— Snow! Last issue of Argus News by first semester Journalism class. Midwinter class parties—brand new marcels and shoes. One day of vacation. Hurray! 18—“By Jove , Argus Annual staff musical comedy is one grand hit. Miss Hcindel en- tertains at Bluebird. Mr. and Mrs. Ed- wards are guests. 21—New semester starts. Oh! the freshmen we have, they’re runnin’ wild. 29—Swimming is quite the vogue these chilly days. Brave girls. FEBRUARY 1 — Poor start for the month. Fairfield wins in B. B. game 21-17. Anyhow we win the Davenport wrestling match. 2—Burlington vs. O. H. S. 12-9. 6— Wilson Memorial Chapel—Dr. Swisher gives splendid talk. 8 Margaret Madden wins 4th place at Girls’ Big Nine Declamatory contest. 12—Argus News out today. 13 —Centerville vs. O. H. S. wrestling match. 14—Valentine’s day and parties. Slick and getting slicker. 22 Won Burlington basketball game 20-19. 29—Margaret Madden, Bob Kreiner and Betty McGraw win three firsts at declamatory contest at Russell. Another Fairfield de- feat, 17-7. MARCH 7— O. H. S. loses at Fairfield tournament. 10—Snow! Dramatic Club hard at work on Nothing but the Truth.” 14 Declamatory contestants enter at Bloom- field. one first, one second, and a third place won. 17— St. Patrick’s Day. Mr. Baldwin looks so lovely in that soft moss colored green. 21 Nothing but the Truth - -big success. Charles tells the truth for 24 hours. Ains- worth declamatory contest, third place won l� v Betty McGraw. 21-22—B. B.’ tournament held in the Gymnasium of the High School. Fairfield wins. 25—Water in pool makes eyes look mighty su- perstitious.” 27 French Club banquet at Bluebird. 28— Mr. Couch sent home with the measles. 31—Spring vacation starts!! Bliss! APRIL 7— Everyone back all O. K. except Mr. Couch and he is sent home again. 8— Fire drill today. .Six weeks tests! Sharks are taking in new members. 16 Athletic chapel. O’s are awarded to football, basketball and wrestlers. Seniors decide to wear caps and gowns for Com- mencement. 18— Argus News out today. Juniors win class B. B. championship. Bernadine Bowne picks a new “Shiek.” New torch members chosen. Spring football practice begins. 25 “Bohemian Girl —splendid opera. 28 Walter McCullough sports crutches and Dorothy doesn’t get to go to the DcMolay dance. MAY 2—Opening of the baseball season, many stu- dents get suddenly “ili —Spring feverf Juniors pay dues. 29— Class parties. JUNE 1— Baccalaureate. 5—Commencement. THE END OTTUMWA STAMP WORKS PRESS OTTUMWA. IOWA 7